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NorthWestern Energy Rate Case Costs that Should Not Be Charged to Customers

NorthWestern Energy’s rate case is in its final months after the Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing concluded in June. The PSC will...

July 17, 2025

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The Passing of Three Montana Heroes

by Anne Hedges Montanans lost three heroes this last week, and their passing deserves notice. In these turbulent times, we should celebrate...

June 30, 2025

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Down to Earth: June 2025

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. June 2025 The audio edition of this episode is in the works....

June 26, 2025

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From a Board Member: Jim Sayer

by Jim Sayer Greetings from spring-bedazzled Missoula … and thank you for being a part of this essential organization! As a 20-year MEIC...

June 5, 2025

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Price Tag for Laurel Gas Plant Remains Primary Issue in Rate Case

by Nick Fitzmaurice In July 2024, NorthWestern Energy filed a rate increase application with the Public Service Commission (PSC). The...

June 5, 2025

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DEQ Gets an “F” in Environmental Analysis for NorthWestern’s Gas Plant

by Anne Hedges Just when you think the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) cannot get any worse, it does. The Montana Supreme...

June 5, 2025

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Montanore Mine Receives FAST-41 Designation

by Derf Johnson Earlier this year, the U.S. Forest Service released its draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Montanore...

June 5, 2025

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Trump and Congress Try to Revive Dying Coal Industry

by Anne Hedges As the saying goes, “the Stone Age didn’t end because we ran out of stones,” and neither are we moving away from coal...

June 5, 2025

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Coal Mining, Signal Peak Making Moves at the Congressional Level

by Derf Johnson The Trump Administration and the new U.S. Senate and House majorities have made no secret of their disdain for...

June 5, 2025

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Legislative Recap: MEPA and Water Quality Suffer Setbacks, But Session Had Some Bright Spots

by Anne Hedges & Derf Johnson There are so many victories and losses in a single session that it is difficult to write a legislative...

June 5, 2025

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