At a time when lawmakers are pushing for a return to fossil fuels, the clean energy transition is making more progress than you might...
October 15, 2025
by Shannon James The Trump Administration is once again putting fossil fuel profits ahead of people, public health, and the planet. Its...
September 10, 2025
by Nick Fitzmaurice MEIC is taking stock of changes in the energy landscape coming out of the Legislative Session. Here’s a rundown of...
June 5, 2025
NorthWestern Energy has initiated another rate case with the Montana Public Service Commission to increase electric and gas utility rates...
April 8, 2025
By Nick Fitzmaurice This legislative session started with hundreds of energy-related bill draft requests. MEIC has kept a close watch and...
March 30, 2025
Download this facts sheet as a PDF. In this five-part series featured in Down to Earth, MEIC’s Energy Transition Advocate, Nick...
December 13, 2024
By Katy Spence MEIC staff has long participated in the Western Mining Action Network (WMAN), a coalition of anti-hard rock mining advocates...
December 10, 2024
By Nick Fitzmaurice Previous Down to Earth issues have explored the concept of the energy transition, numerous interrelated transformations...
October 15, 2024
How can updating and expanding electric transmission line infrastructure be part of a climate solution that supports Montana workers? This...
October 7, 2024
By Nick Fitzmaurice Previous issues of Down to Earth have explored the concept of the energy transition, which entails decarbonizing local...
July 1, 2024