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Welcome, Maghan!

I have spent most of my life in Montana, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and a certificate in public administration...

September 10, 2025

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From the ED: A Solar-Powered Marathon

by Anne Hedges  Every day can feel like a sprint filled with a constant bombardment of chaos, deregulation, cruelty and autocratic...

September 10, 2025

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2025 Board of Directors Election

It is once again time to vote for MEIC’s board members. Only MEIC members can vote in the MEIC board election. MEIC members are those...

August 18, 2025

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Press Release: Montana DEQ releases sparse environmental assessment for NorthWestern Energy’s methane gas plant

DEQ’s court-order analysis includes one sentence about climate impacts of fossil fuel plant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 4, 2025 MEDIA...

August 4, 2025

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NorthWestern Energy Rate Case Costs that Should Not Be Charged to Customers

NorthWestern Energy’s rate case is in its final months after the Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing concluded in June. The PSC will...

July 17, 2025

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The Passing of Three Montana Heroes

by Anne Hedges Montanans lost three heroes this last week, and their passing deserves notice. In these turbulent times, we should celebrate...

June 30, 2025

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From a Board Member: Jim Sayer

by Jim Sayer Greetings from spring-bedazzled Missoula … and thank you for being a part of this essential organization! As a 20-year MEIC...

June 5, 2025

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Price Tag for Laurel Gas Plant Remains Primary Issue in Rate Case

by Nick Fitzmaurice In July 2024, NorthWestern Energy filed a rate increase application with the Public Service Commission (PSC). The...

June 5, 2025

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DEQ Gets an “F” in Environmental Analysis for NorthWestern’s Gas Plant

by Anne Hedges Just when you think the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) cannot get any worse, it does. The Montana Supreme...

June 5, 2025

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Montanore Mine Receives FAST-41 Designation

by Derf Johnson Earlier this year, the U.S. Forest Service released its draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Montanore...

June 5, 2025

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