Deregulation Tops Agenda for Gov.’s (Data Center) Energy Task Force

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Deregulation Tops Agenda for Gov.’s (Data Center) Energy Task Force

by Nick Fitzmaurice, Shannon James, and Ben Catton Whether it’s deregulation to incentivize data centers, nuclear power, or methane gas...

December 15, 2025

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EPA Approves Repeal of Nutrient Standard…Without a Replacement Plan

by Laura Collins After years of trying — and failing — to replace Montana’s science-based numeric nutrient standards with subjective...

December 15, 2025

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DEQ Gives CHS Refinery a Tepid Slap on the Wrist

by Katy Spence After years of MEIC and other watchdogs sounding the alarm, the Montana Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) has levied...

December 15, 2025

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Would You Want a Nuclear Power Plant in Your Backyard?

by Shannon James As part of Missoula Climate Solutions Week, MEIC hosted a panel exploring the impacts of nuclear energy — a topic that...

December 15, 2025

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Study Outlines Paths for Transmission Improvements

by Nick Fitzmaurice Without increasing electric transmission connectivity across the West, clean energy projects like wind and solar cannot...

December 15, 2025

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Promising Horizons for Enhanced Geothermal Energy

by Nick Fitzmaurice One of the oldest forms of energy known to humans, geothermal, is experiencing a resurgence. This resurgence is driven...

December 15, 2025

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NorthWestern’s 20-Year Plan Is Imminent

by Nick Fitzmaurice Montana law requires monopoly electric utilities such as NorthWestern Energy to prepare and submit an Integrated...

December 15, 2025

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The Waning Days of NorthWestern’s Rate Case

by Nick Fitzmaurice  In July 2024, NorthWestern Energy filed an application with the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase...

December 15, 2025

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PSC Kicks Can Down the Road on Climate Petition

by Nick Fitzmaurice For the past two years, MEIC has been working with a coalition of over 40 organizations and businesses across Montana...

December 15, 2025

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Western Energy Markets Advance

by Nick Fitzmaurice  Electric transmission is the physical infrastructure that allows clean energy infrastructure to connect to the grid...

December 15, 2025

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