NorthWestern Energy pulls preapproval application for natural gas plant
NorthWestern Energy, the South Dakota-based utility company that supplies power to approximately two-thirds of Montana’s residents, has decided to withdraw its application for PSC preapproval of a new natural gas plant in Laurel. The company will now build the plant on an accelerated timeline and seek to recoup its costs through the normal ratemaking process.
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Ratepayers will get day in court over utility pre-approval
A district court judge has ruled that three Missoula residents and climate advocacy group 350Montana can proceed with their challenge to a 2003 state law that guarantees NorthWestern Energy can recoup costs from planned power-producing assets.
Federal oil and gas leasing program back in play in Montana
The federal government is moving forward with oil and gas leasing on 6,277 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in Montana following a judicial order directing the Department of the Interior to resume lease sales on federal lands.
Oil groups sue Biden over leasing pause
Eleven industry trade groups including the Montana Petroleum Association and the American Petroleum Institute filed a lawsuit this week challenging the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands.
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TC Energy scraps Keystone XL pipeline
The 13-year saga of the Keystone XL pipeline came to a close yesterday when TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, announced that it is terminating the project.
What’s next for NorthWestern Energy?
Montana’s largest regulated utility submits an application to the PSC for a new natural gas plant and battery storage project.
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What we’re looking forward to in week 17 of the Montana Legislature: last-minute legislation and maneuvering.
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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