PSC denies NW Energy claims for lost revenue from conservation efforts

HELENA – The state Public Service Commission says NorthWestern Energy has overstated how much revenue it loses from energy-conservation...

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Say No to Westmoreland Coal Company’s Massive Montana Coal Mine Expansion

Colorado based Westmoreland Coal Company owns and operates the Rosebud Coal mine in Southeastern Montana, one of the largest coal strip...

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NorthWestern Moves Toward Clean Energy – Today’s IPCC Report Says Move is Critical

By Anne Hedges It was good news yesterday when we learned that NorthWestern Energy (NWE) is assisting PPL Corp. in exiting Montana. It was...

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NorthWestern Energy buying dams from PPL Montana for $900 million

NorthWestern Energy announced Thursday it is buying 11 hydroelectric dams from PPL Montana. The purchase price is $900 million and...

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TransCanada exec says he’s ‘confident’ Keystone XL will get Built

An executive for the Canadian firm that plans to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline through northeast Montana said Wednesday he’s...

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MEIC is holding a party to mark 40th anniversary

The Montana Environmental Information Center, a leading environmental group, will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday. The annual...

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Down to Earth – September 2013

Click on the link below to download the September issue of Down to Earth. In this issue: MEIC’s 40th Anniversary Rendezvous Black...

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Stand Up for Montana’s Water

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) proposed a rule to close a loophole that will help alleviate pressure...

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Group asks PSC for any documents on rumored power transaction

HELENA – An environmental group that says NorthWestern Energy may be considering buying power plants owned by PPL Montana asked the state...

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Groups ask Montana regulators for hearing on coal-fired electricity generation plants in Colstrip

HELENA — Two environmental groups have asked the Montana Public Service Commission to hold a public hearing on PPL Montana’s potential...

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