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Montana one of the few states that raised residential power rates, dropped all others

By Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan At first glance, there’s nothing necessarily unusual about Montana’s power rates. In the most recent...

August 8, 2024

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NorthWestern to acquire more of Colstrip while other utilities unload coal

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan “If this was a private company, the Board of Directors would likely fire the entire executive team for...

August 1, 2024

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NorthWestern Energy announces deal to acquire larger share of Colstrip power plant

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press The agreement will give Montana’s largest utility a 55% stake in the state’s largest power plant....

July 31, 2024

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Watchdogs decry ongoing reclamation limbo at Montana Tunnels mine

By Duncan Adams, Montana Standard Montana Tunnels’ long and rocky road toward oblivion continues. Questions linger about reclamation of...

July 31, 2024

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Montana PSC asks NorthWestern about allegations it’s working contrary to Montana law

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan Renewable energy groups raised questions about a utility advisory committee The Montana Public Service...

July 31, 2024

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Statement from MEIC’s Anne Hedges on NorthWestern Energy’s announcement about acquiring Puget Sound Energy’s shares of the Colstrip coal-fired power plant.

NorthWestern Energy’s announcement of its intention to acquire Puget Sound Energy’s shares of the unreliable Colstrip plant is...

July 31, 2024

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Down to Earth: July 2024

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. July 2024 Click here to view past issues of Down to Earth. The audio...

July 17, 2024

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Down to Earth: March 2024

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. March 2024 Click here to download this issue as a PDF. The audio edition...

July 17, 2024

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Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine

By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker...

July 15, 2024

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DEQ’s approval of cyanide-based mining near Norris raises concerns

By Duncan Adams, Montana Standard Evidence abounds across Montana of the ruinous environmental legacy of cyanide-based open-pit mining....

July 15, 2024

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