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NorthWestern Energy goes to regulators with plans for larger ownership share in Colstrip plant

Peyton Olson| December 9, 2025| News

By Jonathon Ambarian, KTVH

MEIC Executive Director Anne Hedges speaking to KTVH/MTN News.

HELENA — At the end of the year, NorthWestern Energy is set to take over majority ownership of the Colstrip power plant. Now, the company is asking regulators to sign off on their plans for the newly acquired power, but some opponents are claiming the deals haven’t gotten the oversight they should.

 

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