Webinar Recording — NorthWestern Energy’s 2024 Rate Case

NorthWestern Energy has returned to the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) asking for permission to reach into customers’ pockets...

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Conservationists seek to defend basic federal oil and gas fiscal reforms from industry complaint 

For immediate release: October 8, 2024 Contacts: Ally Beasley, Western Environmental Law Center, 575-751-0351, beasley@westernlaw.org...

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Event Recording — Transmission and the Climate Panel Discussion

How can updating and expanding electric transmission line infrastructure be part of a climate solution that supports Montana workers? This...

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Legislators should protect customers from NorthWestern Energy rate increases, Montanans say

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Montana Consumer Counsel should advocate for customers, against monopoly, members of the public said...

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Conservation groups question Montana DEQ’s proposed water quality assessment methods

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio Ammonia and dissolved oxygen at certain amounts in water can be toxic to aquatic life. That’s...

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to block emissions rule that requires Colstrip upgrades

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Red states, energy industry groups had asked for SCOTUS intervention in a new rule targeting coal...

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Colstrip pollution challenge

By Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan Chief Justice Roberts declines to intervene, leaving new air pollution standards to remain The United...

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Water watchdogs: DEQ’s pollution methods come up short

By Laura Lundquist, Missoula Current The state of Montana has chosen to update the way it monitors certain water pollutants, but some water...

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Legislature aims to require waiver for public access to behind-the-scene bill drafting discussions

By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan Montana lawmakers might have to sign a waiver to allow the public to see written communications between...

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Press Release: Conservation and agriculture groups challenge Montana’s approval of Bull Mountain coal mine expansion

Legal complaint cites the State’s failures to consider harms to water, agriculture, wildlife, safety.   CONTACTS Jackson...

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