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What we’re looking forward to in week 17 of the Montana Legislature: last-minute legislation and maneuvering.
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Colstrip Sen. Duane Ankney revives part of NorthWestern Energy bill
The Senate Natural Resources Committee voted Friday to revive part of a controversial bill that sought to guarantee regulated utility monopolies like NorthWestern Energy a rate of return on new coal-fired power by weakening the Public Service Commission’s oversight.
GOP lawmakers put brakes on controversial energy bill
Senate Bill 379, which would have greased the wheels for more Colstrip investment by NorthWestern Energy at ratepayer expense, dies in committee.
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What we’re looking forward to in week 16 of the Montana Legislature: Separation of powers and the future of Colstrip.
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Haaland creates climate task force, pledges to address environmental injustices
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issues two new orders prioritizing climate change and environmental justice.
NorthWestern Energy bill moves toward final approval in Senate
Senate Bill 379, which has been referred to as a “wish list for NorthWestern Energy,” passed a critical vote this week with near-unanimous GOP support.
Lewis & Clark power plant closing March 31
A 44-megawatt coal-fired power station in Sidney is slated to close at the end of the month as part of Montana-Dakota Utilities’ pivot away from coal.
Withholding energy assistance
Senate Bill 237 would void fines incurred by NorthWestern Energy for its failure to follow the state’s renewable energy standards.
A ‘wish list for NorthWestern’
Senate Bill 379 could create a ‘glide path out of Colstrip’ — and put utility customers on the hook for $267 million in stranded costs.
Montana joins multistate lawsuit challenging Biden’s revocation of Keystone XL permit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen are the lead plaintiffs on the complaint, which argues that Biden unlawfully changed energy policy set by Congress.
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‘Historic moment’: Senate confirms first Indigenous cabinet secretary
Senate confirms Deb Haaland as secretary of Interior Department.
Haaland a step closer to confirmation
After a bipartisan vote to reject Daines’ hold, Biden’s pick to lead the Interior Department is likely to be confirmed on Monday.
PSC appeals to SCOTUS
Montana’s Public Service Commission is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a state Supreme Court ruling on rate-making for alternative energy projects.
Tester and Daines seek reauthorization of Keystone XL
Montana’s two U.S. senators are both pushing legislation to override President Biden’s anti-pipeline order.
Nuclear on the radar: Part II
Montana legislators want to explore a new horizon for carbon-free nuclear energy in the state. Some environmental organizations and labor groups are on board.
Nuclear on the radar: Part I
House Bill 273 would lay the groundwork for nuclear development in Montana — and take voters out of the mix.
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