NorthWestern Energy announces intention to build Laurel gas plant without pre-approval from the Public Service Commission

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, NorthWestern Energy pulled a fast one. It submitted a request to withdraw its application for the Laurel gas plant to...

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In a victory for clean air and clean energy, NorthWestern Energy withdraws Laurel gas plant application

Click here to read an important update to this developing news. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2021 Contact: Anne Hedges, Montana...

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MEIC’s statement about NorthWestern Energy’s new gas plant in Laurel

MEIC is incredibly disappointed by NorthWestern Energy’s lack of foresight to incorporate more renewable energy into its portfolio. We...

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NorthWestern Energy’s Ploy to Block the Sun

By Conor Ploeger “I call this enemy, the sun.” – Mr. Burns Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but the Simpsons did it first....

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Montana, Missoula could lose renewable energy goal if NorthWestern Energy avoids fine

By Laura Lundquist, Missoula Current The Legislature is halfway toward not only allowing NorthWestern Energy to dodge a $2.5 million fine,...

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Bill affecting NorthWestern Energy customers faces backlash

By Emma Wulfhorst, NBC Montana HELENA, Mont. — Senate Bill 379, introduced by State Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick (R-Great Falls), aims to...

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MEIC Challenges Federal Rule Limiting Clean Energy

Once again (surprise!), MEIC is forced to sue the Trump Administration, this time over new hurdles it has created to clean energy...

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NorthWestern and FERC Stifle Solar Development

NorthWestern Energy continues its crusade against renewables. The developer of the Broadview Solar Facility – outside of Billings –...

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Three Strikes and NorthWestern Energy is Out on Colstrip Purchase

By Anne Hedges, MEIC Deputy Director It’s time for NorthWestern Energy to enter the 21st century. It has tried and failed three times in...

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Press Release: NorthWestern Energy Doubles Down on Expensive Coal Plant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2020 CONTACTS Anne Hedges, (406) 443-2520; ahedges@meic.org Brian Fadie, (406)...

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