The Madison River Basin is experiencing Severe and Extreme Drought conditions and low soil moisture along with low snowpack are contributing to a forecast of continued low water levels at Hebgen Reservoir. NorthWestern Energy is reducing Hebgen Dam water releases through April 24th to capture more water in Hebgen Reservoir. River recreationist...
Montana Sees Huge Hike In Average Heating Bills
Heating homes in Montana really is costing more with monthly natural gas prices 30% to 84% higher than the five-year average. From October through February NorthWestern Energy’s rates were consistently 40% to 46% higher to heat their customer’s homes. By March, Montana Dakota Utility customers were still paying 49% more than they were a ...
NorthWestern Energy Commits To Net-Zero Carbon Energy By 2050
NorthWestern Energy recently announced plans to eliminate their carbon emissions by 2050. President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Bird explained the company’s approach and why it decided to set a deadline nearly thirty years from now.
NorthWestern To Continue Natural Gas Expansion Despite New Carbon Emission Goal
NorthWestern Energy recently announced a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 despite two new natural gas-fired power plants currently in the works. President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Bird explains these plants were kept in consideration when setting this goal.
Northwestern Energy Details Long-Term Goal To Reduce Carbon Emissions
NorthWestern Energy is increasing its efforts to reduce carbon emissions entirely by the year 2050. President and Chief Financial Officer Brian Bird says this deadline was set due in part to implementing technology that is not yet developed.
Northwestern Energy To Reduce All Carbon Emissions Over Next 30 Years
Today NorthWestern Energy announced a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while continuing its commitment to reliable affordable environmentally sustainable energy service capable of meeting the needs of all customers and communities. The utility now includes a company-wide electric generation portfolio that provided approximately ...
Public Service Commission Moves Forward With Potential Battery Storage Facility
The Public Service Commission has voted to consider NorthWestern Energy plans for the state’s first-ever battery storage facility. The utility will spend an estimated $145 million over the next 20 years as part of a plan to add 350 megawatts of energy capacity.
Alarm System Being Considered For Hebgen Dam
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommends that NorthWestern Energy should have alarms installed to alert the company when flows downstream of Hebgen Dam drop dangerously low and ought to consider installing a camera at the dam toe “for remote verification of any flow deviation.” That and other recommendations were sent in a letter as...
Public Service Commission To Lower Power Rates Year
The Montana Public Service Commission has approved lower rates effective January 1st for its residential electric customers of NorthWestern Energy, cutting the average yearly bill $21.12. Natural gas customers will see a decrease in their yearly bill by $13.56. Residential electric customers of Montana Dakota Utilities will see an annual reduc...
State Energy Customers Requesting Investments In Renewables
Nearly 10,000 customers have signed a letter to NorthWestern Energy’s CEO Bob Rowe urging him to invest in renewable resources. Ann Hedges with the Montana Environmental Information Center says there is growing discontent with the utility company’s decision to build a methane-gas power plant in Laurel near Billings. Estimated to cost more than...