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Montanans:
NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird has said to investors that he wants the company to merge with Black Hills Energy partly so they can โcapture data center opportunities.โ
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2026 Action Center & Bill Tracker - Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC
The 2025 Session has been adjourned as of April 30 at 2:15 pm. The Governor has ten days to sign or veto bills. MEIC will update this tracker and add legislative scorecards as soon as possible. Easily take actions like contacting your representatives and committees, sending a letter to the editor, and sharing with friends โฆ
Montanans: Tell the Public Service Commission: we need transparency about NorthWesternโs data center plans. Starting Tuesday (05/12), the PSC will hold a multi-day hearing on NorthWestern Energyโs plans to merge with Black Hills Corporation into a seven-state mega-monopoly. #MTPol #Montana #MTPSC
NorthWesternโs mega-monopoly merger is all about data centers
By Anne Hedges
dailymontanan.com/2026/05/06/n...
The PSC hearing begins on May 12, with public comment at the beginning of each day. psc.mt.gov/Documents-Pr...
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NorthWestern's mega-monopoly m...
NorthWestern's mega-monopoly m...
NorthWestern's mega-monopoly merger is all about data centers โข Daily Montanan
Montana Environmental Information Center Executive Director Anne Hedges said in a column that the merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy is hiding too many details about data centers and their plans for this region.
NorthWesternโs mega-monopoly merger is all about data centers
By Anne Hedges
https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/06/northwesterns-mega-monopoly-merger-is-all-about-data-centers/
The PSC hearing begins on May 12, with public comment at the beginning of each day. https://psc.mt.gov/Documents-Proceedings/Public-Participation
#Montana #MTPSC #MTPol
NorthWestern's mega-monopoly merger is all about data centers โข Daily Montanan
Montana Environmental Information Center Executive Director Anne Hedges said in a column that the merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy is hiding too many details about data centers and their plans for this region.
This Tuesday, Nov. 18, the #Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) in Helena will vote on whether or not to allow NorthWestern Energy to raise our rates again.
Please call or comment or attend.
#MTPol #MTPSC
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QCP2Gqu7lz70UvKJJjIhCc-4Ma1Fzuz52I1xAuWylr4/edit?tab=t.0
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate Case - Talking Points
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate Case Public Comment Guide Tone to Strike 1. Respectful. Acknowledge that having a healthy utility benefits all ratepayers and keeps the lights on. 2. Balanced. Show that you understand the PSC works to strike a balance between reliability, cost, and investment risk....
This Tuesday, Nov. 18, the #Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) in Helena will vote on whether or not to allow NorthWestern Energy to raise our rates again.
Please call or comment or attend.
#MTPol #MTPSC
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate ...
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate ...
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate Case - Talking Points
NorthWestern Energy 2025 Rate Case Public Comment Guide Tone to Strike 1. Respectful. Acknowledge that having a healthy utility benefits all ratepayers and keeps the lights on. 2. Balanced. Show that you understand the PSC works to strike a balance between reliability, cost, and investment risk....
Montanans:
Message from Karin Kirk, science writer and Gallatin County energy expert re MT PSC hearing on Northwestern Energy rate hikes.
#MTPol #Montana #MTPSC
"I testified at NorthWestern Energyโs rate case yesterday. One worrisome thing I saw is that the balance of commenters is not what it should be.