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High court avoids ‘impermissible bias’ question in solar utility ruling
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a ruling from last year in which a state District Court judge criticized the Montana Public Service Commission’s handling of a rate contract dispute between a solar power developer and NorthWestern Energy.
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New climate plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2050
A council of 44 people appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock spent more than a year developing a climate plan. The council advanced more than 50 recommendations for the state to consider, 40 of which were unanimous.
Utility commission critiques NorthWestern power plan
Montana’s Public Service Commission issued formal comments June 30 on a long-term electricity supply plan developed by NorthWestern Energy, endorsing the company’s push to secure more generating capacity amid a wave of regional coal plant closures.
Tribal lawsuit adds to Keystone XL hurdles as feds await Supreme Court consideration
The lawsuit claims violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and the government’s trust responsibilities to the tribes.
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Montana OKs mail-in ballot initiative signatures
Previously, voters had to take their signed ballot petition to a notary public for verification.
Court vacates 287 oil and gas leases in Montana over BLM failure to assess for groundwater and climate impacts
U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris, of Great Falls, found the BLM leases violated the National Environmental Policy Act.
Candidates for governor — minus Gianforte — address agriculture via internet
The candidates faced similar questions about agricultural and rural issues, and expressed broad agreement, with a few notable exceptions.
Court blocks Keystone XL water crossings
On Thursday, Judge Brian Morris heard arguments in additional lawsuits seeking to halt pipeline construction.
NorthWestern: Colstrip operator Talen also wants a stake in Unit 4
“The benefits for NorthWestern Energy and its customers are still very compelling,” the company said.
Governor OKs Keystone XL construction despite coronavirus threat
“TC Energy holds a tremendous responsibility to appropriately manage or eliminate this risk,” said Bullock spokesperson Marissa Perry.
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Coronavirus and price war batter Montana’s oil industry
“It’s kind of almost a perfect storm between what’s happening in the economy because of the coronavirus and how production numbers have climbed.”
Anti-pipeline activists return to court to stop Keystone XL — again
Roughly 30 protesters rallied against the pipeline, garnering honks of solidarity and engines revved in counterprotest.
Four issues to track as lawmakers gather for Legislative Week
The event is billed, in part, as an opportunity to explore whether Montana would be better served by annual sessions.
A look back at the top MTFP stories of 2019
From the 66th Montana Legislature to the 2020 elections, it’s been a news-filled year.
NorthWestern says it’s running short on power. Climate activists say we’re running out of time.
The utility’s new 20-year energy plan catches the Public Service Commission in the crossfire.
NorthWestern announces plan to acquire majority stake in Colstrip Unit 4
The company also pledged to reduce the ‘carbon intensity’ of its generating portfolio to 90 percent below 2010 levels by 2045. Critics are skeptical.
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