NorthWestern Energy held an official dedication for its new 40-megawatt wind farm, Spion Kop, on July 9. According to a report in the Great Falls Tribune, the facility, which began operating in December, is capable of supplying enough electricity for 40… more »

Three small renewable energy producers in Montana believe the Public Service Commission is disregarding laws that require a fair process for small, independent producers to get contracts to sell power to NorthWestern Energy. According to a report in the… more »

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, has begun work on an Energy Savings Performance Contract with Lewis and Clark County. Ameresco will install over $1.6 million of energy-efficiency improvements at 28 County-owned… more »

The Montana Renewable Energy Association will hold its annual clean energy fair on Saturday, July 20, at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) in Butte. This year’s fair has something for everyone: a keynote address by Montana Governer S… more »

The Silver Bow Montesorri School in Butte is home to a new photovoltaic system, thanks to a grant from NorthWestern Energy’s Universal Systems Benefit Fund. According to a report from KXLF, the 2500-watt system is expected to reduce the school’s electri… more »