NorthWestern Energy’s 20-Year Plan
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The Latest Stories and Actions from MEIC
The PSC: To Elect or Appoint?
June 14, 2026
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For 50 years, MEIC has worked to keep Montana’s air and water clean. We have stopped dirty acid mines and helped pass and defend strong pollution control laws. And it’s all made possible by our members.
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MEIC in the News
Montanans urged to weigh in on NWE's power plan before 7/28 deadline
July 16, 2026 – In the event the recent NorthWestern Energy’s (NWE) hearings before the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) on its 20-year plan are a little confusing to the average customer on their Integrated Resource Plan or IRP, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC), a nonprofit, that keeps consumers informed, decided to break it down to what NWE is asking and who will benefit.
Data centers should be regulated separately by the PSC, coalition argues
July 13 2026 – Nick Fitzmaurice, with Montana Environmental Information Center, said “this pledge sounds great,” but it won’t be meaningful without consumer protection legislation and guarantees by the Public Service Commission.
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