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Montana commission tells solar developers to get lost

Update: The Billings Gazette has reported that PSC Commissioner Bob Lake was caught on an open microphone stating that the attacks on...

June 23, 2017

Montana has the smallest renewable energy incentives in the region after regulator’s vote

Solar energy’s prospects dimmed in Montana on Thursday as state regulators retooled incentives for renewable energy development....

June 23, 2017

Federal regulators decide to keep fee that inflates cost of Montana wind energy

Montana wind energy advocates have been dealt a blow by the Bonneville Power Administration, which has refused to kill a transmission fee...

June 19, 2017

Colstrip on track for big changes in 2030s

Stakeholders in Montana’s largest coal-fired power plant expect to operate Colstrip’s two least-dated units into the 2030s, even as...

June 14, 2017

As coal production declines, Montana sees drop in coal jobs, plans for more

As President Donald Trump has rolled out a series of moves he claims will increase the number of coal-mining jobs in the U.S., analysts...

June 12, 2017

Environmental groups try to block Montana mine expansion

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Environmental advocacy groups launched a new attempt Thursday to halt the expansion of Montana’s largest coal mine...

June 9, 2017

2017 Montana Legislature in Review

Below is a full rundown of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2017 Montana Legislative Session. Also, make sure to check out our 2017...

June 7, 2017

U.S. Withdrawal from Paris a Tragedy and Incentive

By Anne Hedges Trump did it again. He felt more compelled to keep an uninformed campaign promise and lie to U.S. coal miners than to...

June 6, 2017

Bozeman mayor commits to upholding Paris climate accord goals

Bozeman’s mayor joined more than 200 other city leaders from across the country in signing a letter pledging to continue trying to limit...

June 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence To Visit Coal Mine On The Crow Reservation

Vice President Mike Pence and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke are scheduled to visit a coal mine on the Crow Reservation Friday. The Trump...

May 15, 2017