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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Pricing the future
Biden administration takes steps to increase the social cost of carbon pollution. The impacts on fossil fuel development in Montana could be significant.
Increasing penalties for damaging energy infrastructure
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week on a bill that would create stiff penalties for defacing, damaging or tampering with oil and gas, mining, railway or telecommunications infrastructure.
Montana’s senators split on Interior nominee after hearings heavy on energy issues
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the sprawling federal agency responsible for managing much of the nation’s federal lands faced sharp questioning this week about opinions some Republicans say are “radical” and unfavorable toward energy production.
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Weaponizing the weather
Montana Republicans deploy Texas’ deep-freeze blackout as a black eye for renewable energy. But frozen wind turbines weren’t the problem — frozen gas pipelines and lack of planning were.
Who’ll pay to clean up Colstrip?
A sprawling bill proposed by Laurel lawmaker Brad Molnar takes on remediation, transmission line ownership and stranded costs at Colstrip.
Legislature’s American Indian Caucus pushes back on Haaland opposition
Members of the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus push back on Steve Daines and Matt Rosendale’s opposition to Biden’s Interior pick.
Senators wrangle over Keystone XL measure
A symbolic amendment introduced by Sen. Steve Daines narrowly passed the Senate with support from two Democrats before being stripped from budget resolution.
Competing visions for the relationship between PSC and NorthWestern Energy
The House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee heard testimony on two bills Wednesday that could affect the relationship between NorthWestern Energy and Montana’s Public Service Commission.
Rosendale pushing back on Biden’s Interior Dept. nomination
New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to lead the Interior Department. Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale says she’d be disastrous for the fossil fuel and natural resources industries.
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Keeping the climate conversation alive
The former governor’s Climate Solutions Council built a roadmap for action and investment. Will Gov. Gianforte run with it, or will it languish on a shelf?
Biden halts new oil and gas leases on federal lands
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order placing a moratorium on the leasing of federal land and waters for oil and gas development, making good on a campaign promise to take significant action to address climate change.
Biden rescinds Keystone XL permit
President Joe Biden rescinded TC Energy’s permit for Keystone XL on his first day in office. Montana officials object.
Will Biden kill Keystone XL?
In a bid for Biden’s support, TC Energy outlines plans to build Keystone XL with union labor and renewable energy.
Conservation groups challenge DEQ approval of Keystone XL construction
The Northern Plains Resource Council and Sierra Club have appealed a decision by the state of Montana that’s required in order for Keystone XL construction to move forward on its 295-mile route through eastern Montana.
One incumbent and two newcomers headed for PSC
Tony O’Donnell and James Brown on track to take PSC seats, and Jennifer Fielder leads Monica Tranel
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