NorthWestern Energy customers raise energy planning concerns

By Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette Construction of NorthWestern Energy’s gas fired Laurel Generating Station is on hold pending court...

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Laurel residents tell court they were cut out of public process in gas plant permitting

By Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan Attorney Amanda Galvan argues before Yellowstone County District Court judge on Aug. 16, 2023 in...

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Citizens want input on zoning for power plant near Laurel, rally in Billings

By David Jay, Q2 Billings KTVQ photo. LAUREL – Those opposed to the new natural gas generating plant near Laurel, rallied in Billings...

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Ruling: Held v State of Montana, August 14, 2023

On August 14, 2023, Judge Kathy Seeley ruled in favor of 16 youth plaintiffs in the landmark climate case Held v State of Montana. Read the...

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PSC hosts public hearing regarding NorthWestern Energy plan

By Tommy Lynch, KRTV Photo of MEIC’s Katie Harrison via KRTV. GREAT FALLS — At the Civic Center in downtown Great Falls, the Public...

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2023 Board of Directors Candidate Bios

It is once again time to vote for MEIC’s newest board members. Only MEIC members can vote in the MEIC board election. MEIC members...

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16 Young People Sued Montana Over the Climate. The Planet Won.

By Gabriel Furshong, The Nation Supporters gather at a theater next to the courthouse to watch the court proceedings for the nation’s...

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George Ochenski: Gov. Gianforte dead wrong on ‘bad actor’ decision

By George Ochenski, Daily Montanan   Montana’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, has decided to ignore a court order, the Montana...

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NorthWestern energy plan out for public comment, listening sessions planned

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Photo by Getty Images NorthWestern Energy said flexible natural gas is one of the resources it needs to...

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NorthWestern Energy presents new Integrated Resource Plan

By Jonathon Ambarian, KTVH Photo via Jonathon Ambarian. HELENA — Montana regulators are taking public input on a new plan from...

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