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The Worm, Tuesday, June 3, Colstrip hangs on for coal...
Nuclear energy is once again being seriously considered as a necessary and viable energy source as industry and society look to curb carbon emissions. A recent Department of Energy study examined how Montana's current coal infrastructure at Colstrip could be […] The post Nuclear Options Coming into Focus for Montana's Energy Future first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Lawyers for U.S. environmental regulators have rejected claims that new pollution standards should be paused to help Montana's Colstrip power plant.
The state's largest utility explained to lawmakers this week why it wants to expand ownership of the Colstrip power plant. NorthWestern Energy plans to own more than half of Colstrip by 2026.
Two of the energy companies that own Colstrip want the US Supreme Court to intervene and pause new federal emissions standards passed earlier this year.
Gallatin County lays plans for multi-agency security at this week's Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana moves grizzly bears to Wyoming hoping to push the bears off the endangered species list, and you'll hear from the leader of Montana's largest utility company on what a growing stake in Colstrip could mean for rate payers.
The state's largest energy utility lost a main source of power generation last week, during a multi-week heatwave. The Colstrip plant is back up and running, as temperatures are forecasted to rise again.
A large source of energy generation for Montana's biggest utility has gone offline while much of the state experiences extreme heat.
Montana's Primary Elections are Tuesday, Montana voters react to the former president Donald Trump's felony convictions, Montana schools get electric school bus funding, and Colstrip looks for future opportunities.
Industry leaders in Montana are doing the homework on the potential for small module nuclear reactors (SMR) to become a part of Montana’s energy future. The focus is on the utilizing Colstrip’s generation and transmission infrastructure, as the Biden Administration […] The post Nuclear Options to Bridge the Green Energy Gap first appeared on Voices of Montana.
New EPA regulations targeted at Montana's Colstrip power plant have placed energy producers, distributors, and consumers on notice for the potential of higher energy costs and a limited energy supply. Brian Bird, President and CEO of NorthWestern Energy, joins the […] The post NWE Sends Strong Message About New EPA Regs Targeting Colstrip first appeared on Voices of Montana.
MTPR's Austin Amestoy sat down with the filmmakers behind “Tomorrow's Town Today,” which explores life in the coal-centric town of Colstrip, Montana, through the eyes of some of its youngest residents.
Montana has a long history of making money by extracting and exporting its natural resources, namely coal. State politicians and Montana's largest electricity utility company seem set on keeping it that way. Reveal's Jonathan Jones travels to the town of Colstrip in the southeastern part of the state. It is home to one of the largest coal seams in the country – and one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West. He learns that Montana's largest power company, NorthWestern Energy, has expanded its stake in the plant, even though it's the single biggest emitter of greenhouse gas in the state. Jones speaks with Colstrip's mayor about the importance of coal mining to the local community. He also speaks to local ranchers and a tribal official who've been working for generations to protect the water and land from coal development. Jones follows the money to the state's capital, where lawmakers have passed some of the most extreme laws to keep the state from addressing climate change. He dives into lobbying records behind a flurry of bills that are keeping the state reliant on fossil fuels. He meets with one of the plaintiffs involved in a first-of-its-kind youth-led lawsuit. The group successfully sued Montana for violating their constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” Jones also finds that NorthWestern is planning to build a new methane gas plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River, and the company is being met with resistance from people who live near the site. Finally, Jones visits the state's largest wind farm and speaks with a renewable energy expert, who says Montana can close its coal plants, never build a new gas plant and transition to 100% clean energy while reducing electricity costs for consumers. Jones also speaks with NorthWestern's CEO and looks at other coal communities in transition. This is an update of an episode that originally aired in June 2023. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Climate change has led many states and countries to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power systems. Oregon, for example, has set targets for all power sold to retail customers in the state to have GHG emissions cut by 80% by 2030, 90% by 2035, and 100% by 2040. It's a challenging task, but Portland General Electric (PGE), a fully integrated energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to roughly half of Oregon's population, and for about 75% of its commercial and industrial activity, is working hard to achieve those objectives. As the first utility in the U.S. to sign The Climate Pledge, an initiative co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, which has since had 464 signatories join, committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, PGE is leading the way toward a cleaner energy future. Kristen Sheeran, senior director of sustainability, strategy, and resources planning at PGE, said the process is pretty straightforward in some ways. “In order to reduce carbon on our system, we have to back out fossil fuels that we currently rely on to generate power for our customers, and we have to replace that with non-emitting alternatives,” she said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. Up to this point in time, that has primarily been done with wind, solar, and batteries, and it's not a new thing for PGE. The company's first wind farm—the Biglow Canyon site—began operation in 2007. Meanwhile, in 2012, PGE opened the Camino del Sol Solar Station, an interstate highway solar project. Since then, the company has partnered with schools, government agencies, and corporations to grow solar energy throughout Oregon. In partnership with NextEra Energy Resources, it also opened North America's first major renewable energy facility to combine wind, solar, and battery storage in one location—the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility in Morrow County. Today, PGE boasts having more than 1 GW of wind power capacity in service in the Northwest, and it aims to procure between 3.5 GW and 4.5 GW of new non-emitting resources and storage between now and 2030. Perhaps more difficult than decarbonizing the system, however, is doing so while also maintaining reliability, affordability, and an equitable system for all its customers. “It's a very interesting point in time—an inflection point for the industry,” Sheeran said. “How do you balance affordability? How do you balance reliability with emissions reduction?” she asked. PGE closed its last Oregon-based coal-fired power plant in October 2020, 20 years ahead of schedule, as part of an agreement with stakeholders, customer groups, and regulators to significantly reduce air emissions from power production in Oregon. PGE still receives a small amount of coal-fired power from the Colstrip plant, which is located near Billings, Montana. The company has an ownership stake in the facility, but it plans to exit its ownership in Colstrip no later than 2029. Brett Greene, PGE's senior director of clean energy origination and structuring, suggested striking the right energy balance will take more than just wind and solar, however. “We are supportive of all technology. We really think it takes a lot of innovation and creativity to hit that net-zero goal in 2040,” he said. Greene noted that resources such as hydro, pumped storage, offshore wind, and even nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies may ultimately be needed to fully decarbonize PGE's power mix.
Stay connected with a trip around the state with mayors from Choteau, Hardin, Billings, Colstrip, and Libby, gathered for the 92nd Annual Conference of the Montana League of Cities and Towns, with Executive Director Kelly Lynch. The post MT Cities &Towns Address Needs, “Go Local” at Annual Convention first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The infamous Dempsey/Gibbons World Heavyweight boxing title bout is now a topic of conversation. Flashback 100 years, and it was entirely something else. Dean Hellinger drops in to talk about the fight's history in Montana. Then Colstrip Mayor John Williams […]
Montana has a long history of making money by extracting and exporting its natural resources, namely coal. State politicians and Montana's largest electricity utility company seem set on keeping it that way. Reveal's Jonathan Jones travels to the southeastern part of the state, to a town called Colstrip. It is home to one of the largest coal seams in the country – and one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West. He finds the state's single largest power company, NorthWestern Energy, recently expanded its share in the Colstrip power plant and is planning to build a new methane gas plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River. Meanwhile, in the state capital of Helena, lawmakers have passed a flurry of bills to ensure the state's continued reliance on fossil fuels. NorthWestern supports many of these bills, including one of the most extreme laws to keep the state from addressing climate change. Jones follows the money behind the coal expansion in Montana and the local and statewide resistance efforts to push the state toward clean energy. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
After analyzing RaeQuan Battle's announcement that he'll be transferring to West Virginia, Colter Nuanez welcomes in two athletes who are heading towards, not away from, Bozeman -- Missoula Sentinel defensive back JJ Dolan and Colstrip point guard Malea Egan.
Colter Nuanez breaks down the big news of the last couple days, giving his thoughts on Levi Janacaro receiving Montana's No. 37 jersey and the Lady Griz getting commitments from three transfers. Former Griz linebacker and new Sacramento State head coach Andy Thompson joins the show for the first time since being promoted with the Hornets, and Colter also offers thoughts on Colstrip point guard Malea Egan committing to Montana State and the lofty comparisons she's attracting.
Clearing Up's Dan Catchpole and California Energy Markets' Jason Fordney talk about the latest twist in the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant saga, PacifiCorp delaying its exit from the Colstrip coal power plant, $124 million for electrification in California, what keeps PacifiCorp's sustainability director up at night, and more. Read more about what's happening in the power industry in the West at Newsdata's Clearing Up and California Energy Markets. Follow us on Twitter: @CUnewsdata, @CEMnewsdata, @dcatchpole and @fordneyenergy.
Clearing Up's Dan Catchpole and California Energy Markets' Jason Fordney talk about California's call for thousands of megawatts of new generation, the coal-fired Colstrip power plant's new lease on life, what it is going to take to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant open and the latest legal challenge to Washington's new carbon emission cap-and-invest program.Read more about what's happening in the power industry in the West at Newsdata's Clearing Up and California Energy Markets.Follow us on Twitter: @CUnewsdata, @CEMnewsdata, @dcatchpole and @fordneyenergy.
NorthWestern Energy has announced an agreement with Avista for the no-purchase price acquisition of Avista's share of Colstrip Units 3 and 4. It will put 222 megawatts of power production in NorthWestern's portfolio by 2026. NorthWestern Energy's Brian Bird, President […]
Ep52. West Coast Corps Strike Again in Colstrip MontanaIn this report, "West Coast Corps Strike Again in Colstrip Montana," we'll look at the corruption and greed of big corporate America and the impact they have on rural American families. Lawsuits spun, cases won, but the damage — undone. Their lives will never be the same as these corporations continue to thrive. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit walkinverse.substack.com/subscribe
In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Kelli Roemer, a PhD candidate in earth sciences at Montana State University. Roemer discusses a small town in Montana called Colstrip, which historically has been dependent on coal mining and coal-fired power generation. Their conversation examines the importance of the local coal industry to Colstrip's community and how local stakeholders are planning for the possible closure of the Rosebud Mine and power plant in Colstrip. References and recommendations: “The energy transition as fiscal rupture: Public services and resilience pathways in a coal company town” by Kelli F. Roemer and Julia H. Haggerty; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629622002560 “Coal Communities in Transition: A Case Study of Colstrip, Montana” by Kelli Roemer, Daniel Raimi, and Rebecca Glaser; https://www.rff.org/publications/reports/coal-communities-in-transition-a-case-study-of-colstrip-montana/ “Richest Hill” podcast; https://www.npr.org/podcasts/689406568/richest-hill “Fireline” podcast; https://www.npr.org/podcasts/975478087/fireline
It's Tuesday, October 11. Today, enrollment at Montana State University Billings dips, a judge rules two laws that impact the Colstrip coal-fired power plant unconstitutional, and a Missoula bridge is renamed in honor of a Salish tribal leader and his descendants.
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Colter Nuanez is all about the hoops, specifically Montana State hoops after the Bobcats qualified both their men's and women's teams for the NCAA Tournament. Colter catches up with Bobcats forward Abdul Mohamed just a few days after his legendary press conference after MSU won the men's tournament in Boise, and also gets thoughts from SWX Montana's Bozeman reporter Alex Eschelman. In the final segment, Andrew Houghton catches up with head coach Ben Johnson of the Class B-winning Colstrip girls basketball team.
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There's not much certainty for the coal industry these days. In Montana, four of the six owners of the Colstrip Power Plant live in states where legislation is requiring companies to wean themselves off of coal energy. Residents of Colstrip — a town that has grown and prospered because of that resource — fear that any bad news for the industry will be even worse for them. Up against shifting markets and corporate interests, how can advocates for Colstrip ensure future stability for its residents? BONUS LINKS: Read more about the Southeastern Montana Economic Development's diversification strategy for Colstrip. Learn more about what else the Coal Severance Tax Trust Fund pays for. Follow the Montana Legislature's interim study of the Coal Severance Tax Trust Fund. Shared State a podcast from Montana Free Press, Montana Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio. This episode was reported by Melissa Loveridge and edited by Nicky Ouellet. It was produced by Nick Mott and hosted by Mara Silvers. Editorial assistance from Corin Cates-Carney, Nadya Faulx, and Brad Tyer. Fact-checking by Jess Sheldahl. Gabe Sweeney is our sound designer.
In this report, "West Coast Corps Strike Again in Colstrip Montana," we'll look at the corruption and greed of big corporate America and the impact they have on rural American families. Lawsuits spun, cases won, but the damage — undone. Their lives will never be the same as these corporations continue to thrive.Please sign up for my newsletter and receive updates on all my new work if you enjoy this report.Thank you.Consider a MembershipBy joining you will receive access to all past and future books and reports + more.https://www.subscribepage.com/wiv_membershipSubscribe to my Free Newsletter and keep current with my new work as it unfolds.https://www.subscribepage.com/wivfreeFollow on Telegramhttps://t.me/wivupdatesReferences Avista Corp. n.d. “Investor Overview | Avista Corporation.” Accessed February 21, 2022. http://investor.avistacorp.com/.Kasic, Kathy. 2008. “$25 Million Settlement Reached in Colstrip Lawsuit,” May, 2. http://www.westernjusticelaw.com/articles/25_million_settlement.pdf.Mead Gruver. 2021. “Justices Deny Wyoming, Montana Coal Suit Against Washington State.” The Seattle Times. June 28, 2021. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/supreme-court-denies-wyoming-montana-lawsuit-against-longview-coal-terminal/.Pacificorp. n.d. “Environment - Innovating Clean Energy.” Pacific Corp. Accessed February 21, 2022. https://www.pacificorp.com/environment.html.Pudget Sound Energy. n.d. “PSE | Our Ethics and Goals: Do the Right Thing.” pse.com. Accessed February 21, 2022. https://www.pse.com/about-us/our-ethics.TOM LUTEY. 2021. “Colstrip Residents Sue Power Plant, Coal Mine.” Montana Standard. September 2, 2021. https://mtstandard.com/news/state-and-regional/colstrip-residents-sue-power-plant-coal-mine/article_aa38005b-45ec-509f-a429-19ec525f3d55.html.Support the show (https://www.subscribepage.com/wiv_membership)
As of mid-day Friday, 1,297 bills have been introduced and at least 197 have been signed into law. This week we're watching a mounting dispute over separation of powers between the Legislature and the Montana Supreme Court. We're also watching the debate on a bill that would incentivize the state's largest utility to buy more of the Colstrip coal-fired power plant.
On this bonus episode of MCVcast, we hear from consultant Barrett Kaiser, who commandeered an Ammon Bundy news conference at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. Barrett joins us to talk about the future of Bundy's so-called “People's Rights Movement.” Plus Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy break down the key conservation bills in the Montana Legislature, and an upcoming rally on 406 Day... More questions than answers about Gov. Gianforte's recent killing of a wolf... And an MCV Education Fund push for “A Better Deal.” LINKS: * Details of legislation implementing recreational marijuana in Montana: https://bit.ly/31D2Ot3 * SB 379: Saddling Northwestern ratepayers with Colstrip costs: https://bit.ly/3cFs6go * HB 677: Limiting purchase of ag land for nonprofits: https://bit.ly/3fvuEzy * Facebook page for Rally for Public Lands on “406 Day” (April 6): https://bit.ly/39s9Wgu * Register to virtually participate in Rally for Public Lands: https://bit.ly/3frMfZb * Barrett Kaiser commandeers 2016 Bundy news conference: https://bit.ly/31yqkri * Kaiser op-ed: https://bit.ly/3rFJGoW * Gov. Gianforte answers questions about his FWP warning following his trapping and killing of a wolf: https://bit.ly/3m4BfSS * Sen. Daines wants to delist grizzlies: https://bit.ly/2PjP5oA * Sen. Heinrich to reinstate a Obama-era climate change rule: https://nyti.ms/2Od9BH2 * U.S. Geological Survey report on Greater Sage-grouse population: https://bit.ly/39yh374 * MCV Education Fund launches “A Better Deal” campaign: https://bit.ly/3rFKOsG * MCV Education Fund's “A Better Deal” video: https://bit.ly/3wd5aNv * Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's opening remarks for Oil & Gas Forum: https://bit.ly/3cDotYF
As of mid-day Friday 731 bills have been introduced, and Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed 2 bills into law. This week, we're watching bills about vaccines, Colstrip, and public assistance programs.
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