Gail Waldby ❌👑May 11
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 “capture data center opportunities.” #MTPol #Montana #NWE #MTPSC

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Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑
But #NorthWesternEnergy now wants to get approval for the merger from the Public Service Commission without sharing information about their data center plans and how this would affect electric rates or water.
May 11 at 9:28pmWeb
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
The Montana Public Service Commission is holding a multi-day hearing that starts tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th. Can you make a public comment urging the Commissioners to vote NO on this merger?
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
To comment on zoom on Tuesday: make sure to call 1-800-646-6150 or email [email protected] by 4:30 PM today (Monday) and ask to comment on Docket 2025.10.078 via Zoom. If you send an email, make sure to include the Docket number, your name and your location.
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
To comment in person: just show up at 9 am on Tuesday in the Bollinger Room at the Montana Public Service Commission! (1701 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59620).
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
You can also register to comment on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday at 9 am! But be aware that the hearing may only last two days. We’d encourage you to plan on commenting Tuesday or Wednesday.
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
Public comments typically follow a format like this: “Good morning Mr. Chair, Commissioners, my name is xxxx, spelled xxxx, calling in from [town]. I’m here to voice my concern about … [and make most important point first]... Thank you.” You should plan on having no more than 2-3 minutes to comment.
Show threadGail Waldby ❌👑May 11
To submit a written comment: email [email protected] and include Docket 2025.10.078 in the subject line.