Colstrip coal units shut down after failing emissions tests

The entire Colstrip Generating Station has been idle for the past month, with two units down for regular maintenance and two for failing...

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Report: Montana falling behind nation in transition to renewable energy sources

While Montana’s congressional delegation hailed passage of a bill to extend the license for a hydropower dam on the Rocky Mountain Front...

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Montana’s Transmission System Ready For New Wind Energy, Report Says

Montana could play a significant role in meeting the demand for renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest, according to a new study from...

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Tell NorthWestern Energy: Protect Customers and Invest in Clean Energy

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Former Montana Public Service Commissioner says state’s energy future bright

Former Montana Public Service Commissioner Tom Schneider writes in the Great Falls Tribune: “Montana’s energy future is bright…if...

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New Report a Big Step Forward for Montana’s Renewable Energy Future

Montana Renewables Development Action Plan...

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BIG Opportunity for Climate Action April 18th

For the first time ever, NorthWestern Energy is hosting a public meeting regarding its long-term energy plan (officially called a Resource...

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Solar Study’s Findings Suspicious, in Need of Further Review

Montana’s largest private utility, NorthWestern Energy, recently released a benefit-cost study of distributed solar (i.e. rooftop...

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Guest opinion: NorthWestern Energy customers will save with low-cost wind energy

MEIC’s Clean Energy Program Director op-ed in the Billings Gazette: “It’s not often we celebrate something happening at...

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Mining company may need to pay $30M to Montana for pursuing new mines before cleaning up old ones

BILLINGS — Montana officials singled out a mining company president as an industry “bad actor” on Tuesday, and said the...

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