energy

Abby Huseth writes, "It feels fitting to be going solar on the summer solstice, as we celebrate the longest day of the year and all that this season of abundant sunlight brings."

In his letter explaining his veto of HB 368, Gianforte used the same wording that he used in the letter for SB 188, saying the bills didn’t have “appropriate sideboards and guardrails.”

Karen Kirk writes, "It’s time for Montana’s regulators to hold NWE accountable, restore the balance of power, and stop rewarding bad behavior."

Rebecca Spring writes "It's perplexing that the U.S. House of Representatives is currently considering a budget bill that will rollback oil and gas reforms designed to raise revenue and protect public lands."

Tyler Cross writes, "As temperatures rise and demand spikes, Montana families are being forced to overpay for power."

Montana’s largest utility defended their request to raise electric and gas rates Monday, as the state’s utility regulators consider whether to sign off on the proposal.

Ralph Waters writes, "Our Montana delegation has the responsibility to advocate for the voters who overwhelmingly support solar energy and businesses like mine."

The POWER Act creates a separate rate class for data centers so their grid expansion and infrastructure needs are paid for by tech companies that own them.

More than 600 electric vehicles are registered in Missoula County, comprising around 5.5% of every 1,000 people. But accommodating those drivers while preparing for growth within the EV industry remains a work in progress.

Fred Thomas writes, "Let me be clear: I support an “all of the above” energy strategy. That includes solar, wind, hydro, natural gas, and yes, coal—so long as it remains affordable and reliable."