During a recent Senate Energy Committee meeting Senator Jon Tester emphasized the need to pass policies addressing both rising energy prices and climate change and stressed these issues can’t wait to get resolved much longer.
New PSC Map Rejected By Supreme Court
A federal court struck down Montana’s current Public Service Commission map because of deviations in populations between districts. Constance Van Kley with Montana-based Upper Seven Law says the PSC serves an important purpose regulating private utility companies that provide services such as natural gas, electricity and water. She says in cas...
Senator Daines Pushes Country For Energy Independence
As oil prices continue to go up because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Senator Steve Daines is calling for the U.S. to increase its own efforts in producing energy. He recently introduced a new bill that would do just that along with helping America’s partners and allies be less dependent on Russia.
Park & Missoula County Districts Announced For Energy Upgrades
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today Montana’s first two Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement Districts. Through Commerce’s Montana Facility Finance Authority, commercial building owners in Park County and Missoula County will be able to utilize the financing for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy investm...