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• Damaged power pole shuts off power in the South Hills

  April 6, 2012 10:07 PM

  MISSOULA- According to NorthWestern Energy (NWE) spokeswoman Michelle Sullivan a damaged power pole is responsible for a power outage in the South Hills of Missoula. Sullivan says NWE is working to fix the power pole which is near Pattee Canyon. In order to fix the pole, NWE crews have to... more »

• High winds prompt NorthWestern Energy safety reminder

  January 25, 2012 5:58 PM

  Very high winds are hitting parts of Montana hard and NorthWestern Energy is remindingcustomers to be on the lookout for downed or low-hanging power lines. NorthWestern Energy is reporting dozens of scattered outages, mostly in central and north central Montana due to strong, gusty winds pushing through the area.... more »

• Independent review to be conducted on MSTI project

  September 19, 2011 6:06 PM

  Two counties and five local non-governmental organizations announced they will conduct an independent review of NorthWestern Energy's Mountain States Transmission Intertie project. According to a press release by NorthWestern Energy, the review group includes Madison County, Jefferson County, Western Environmental Law Center, Headwaters Economics, Sonoran Institute, Craighead Institute and... more »

• NorthWestern Energy responds to MT flooding

  June 10, 2011 11:16 AM

  BUTTE- NorthWestern Energy officials say that their crews may begin shutting off gas and locking meters in flooded areas as a safety measure. The company is encouraging customers to call NorthWestern Energy to request that meters be turned back on once the flood waters recede. The company will evaluate... more »

• NorthWestern Energy warns of check scam

  April 13, 2011 6:28 PM

  NorthWestern Energy is warning customers and others of a check-cashing scam using the company's name. The company reported on Wednesday that several people in other states have reported receiving a check from NorthWestern Energy, LLC in the amount of $2,650 delivered via FedEx with a letter indicating that they have... more »

• Slots available for Missoula energy saving program

  March 29, 2011 1:04 PM

  MISSOULA- City residents who are looking to save a little green can still get in on the Spring version of the Green Blocks Pilot Project. Green Blocks began with a first pilot project in 2008 and provided residential audits and energy conservation measures to 93 Missoula homes. The homes... more »

• About 900 impacted by Bozeman power outage

  March 16, 2011 12:51 PM

  BOZEMAN- About 900 NorthWestern Energy customers in Bozeman were without power Wednesday morning. The power went out at about 7:15 a.m. when a line came off of an insulator for an unknown reason according to NorthWestern Energy spokesperson Claudia Rapkoch. Power was restored to most of the residents... more »

• Bozeman Explosion: Where are we two years later?

  March 3, 2011 11:34 PM

  BOZEMAN- Saturday, March 5th will mark the two-year anniversary of the downtown Bozeman explosion and crews are still working to rebuild and re-open local businesses. Montana Fish Company co-owner Kevin Stein said he's ready for the Rockin' R and Boodles to reopen. "That's kind of the last gap... more »

• Power still coming back on in Stevensville

  March 3, 2011 8:33 AM

  MISSOULA- A spokesperson for NorthWestern Energy says all the lights should be back on Thursday morning in Stevensville. A fire in a NorthWestern Energy substation at around 4:30 Wednesday morning left several thousand customers in the dark throughout the day. Witnesses say they saw flames shoot 30 feet into... more »

• Substation fire knocks Stevensville into the dark

  March 2, 2011 2:59 PM

  STEVENSVILLE - NorthWestern Energy reports that a good portion of town is still without power following an early Wednesday morning fire at one of the utility's substations. Officials say the fire happened at 4:30 a.m. and that crews have restored power to Stevensville school, some stoplights and local grocery... more »

• NorthWestern planning Montana systems upgrade

  February 18, 2011 11:04 AM

  NorthWestern Energy plans on make $360 million worth of infrastructure improvements in an effort to efficiently stop potential problems. Utility company officials recently met with community leaders to talk about the project that includes a $290 million investment in its low power electricity distribution system. The company wants... more »

• PSC may reopen NorthWestern Energy rate hike decision

  February 3, 2011 3:37 PM

  HELENA - Members of the Montana Public Service Commission may take another look at the rates that the former Commission recently ordered NorthWestern Energy to implement. According to a press release, "Of particular concern to some Commissioners is the inclusion of Lost Revenue Adjustment Mechanisms (LRAMs), also known as... more »

• Utility taking steps to prevent deadly gas explosions

  January 26, 2011 10:15 PM

  COLUMBIA FALLS - NorthWestern Energy is taking steps to prevent another explosion like the one that destroyed a house and killed a utility worker in Columbia Falls last May. That's the conclusion of a new report released today by the Public Service Commission. For the first time since the... more »

• PSC votes to allow NorthWestern Energy rate hike

  December 9, 2010 10:51 AM

  HELENA - Efforts to encourage power customers to conserve energy could be costly to those who don't comply. That message was loud and clear when the Montana Public Service Commission passed new rate changes for NorthWestern Energy electric and gas customers. The PSC approved the changes on a... more »

• PSC requiring refunds for NorthWestern customers

  November 24, 2010 3:59 PM

  BUTTE - NorthWestern Energy customers will soon enjoy seeing a refund on their bills. The Public Service Commission voted this week to direct the utility company to refund customers the difference between the current interim rates for electricity and natural gas and new rates, which begin in January. ... more »

• Folks flock to Missoula energy expo

  November 6, 2010 7:01 PM

  MISSOULA - In spite of the cold weather, Saturday morning brought a steady line of people heading into the Adam Center at the University of Montana. People were more than willing to stand in line while they waited for free kits to help reduce energy costs in their homes... more »

• NorthWestern Energy gives tips on winterizing your home

  November 4, 2010 9:45 PM

  BUTTE - NorthWestern Energy is predicting energy prices will be about the same this winter as they were last year and perhaps even slightly lower, which is good news for customers. But with the weather forecasts warning of a colder wetter winter Northwestern Energy is encouraging customers to make their... more »

• Home Energy Expo to light up Missoula

  November 4, 2010 7:02 PM

  MISSOULA - NorthWestern Energy is inviting customers to attend a Home Energy Expo in Missoula this Saturday in an effort to help Montana residents become more energy efficient this winter. The Home Energy Expo will feature several booths, displays and activities designed to help customers save energy and control... more »

• Power turned back on in Bozeman

  November 3, 2010 8:43 AM

  BOZEMAN - The power has been restored to most of the 4,500 Bozeman residents who were left in the dark Tuesday night. About 4,500 customers were affected by the Election Night outage, which happened at about 8:45 p.m. Utility crews began to get the electricity turned back on at... more »

• Anaconda's Mill Creek Generating Station to begin serving customers

  October 12, 2010 12:55 PM

  BUTTE - The Mill Creek Generating Station near Anaconda will begin serving Montana electric customers by January 1, 2011, prompting NorthWestern Energy to file an application to include it in energy supply rates on an interim basis until the actual revenue requirement is approved, according to a press release. ... more »

• Winter energy tips to be offered by NorthWestern Energy

  September 29, 2010 1:49 PM

  BOZEMAN - NorthWestern Energy will be hosting several Home Energy Events in communities throughout the state this week to help Montana residents become more energy efficient this winter. The Home Energy Expo will feature several booths, displays, and activities designed to help customers save energy and control costs. NorthWestern... more »

• NorthWestern Energy buys Battle Creek Natural Gas Field

  September 22, 2010 7:15 PM

  BUTTE - NorthWestern Energy has purchased a the Battle Creek Natural Gas Field near Havre. The company bought the land from a private owner for just over $11 million in cash. The Battle Creek Natural Gas Field is on the Sweetgrass Arch in Blaine County. "Owning... more »

• NorthWestern Energy settles rate hike issue

  September 21, 2010 9:06 AM

  HELENA - NorthWestern Energy is proposing rate increases for natural gas and electricity customers in Montana and the proposed hike has drawn criticism from consumer advocates. The Montana Public Service Commission was set to start a legal proceeding on Monday to determine if the utility company can proceed with the... more »

• Bozeman explosion settlement offered

  April 16, 2010 1:43 PM

  BOZEMAN - NorthWestern Energy has agreed to a settlement with the City of Bozeman over the March 5, 2009 downtown explosion. Approval of the nearly $163,624 settlement awaits Bozeman City Commission approval on Monday. NorthWestern has offered to pay for the Bozeman's incremental costs for the blast.This includes all... more »

• Downtown Missoula businesses evacuated after gas line rupture

  February 23, 2010 4:03 PM

  Missoula, MT- Three Missoula downtown businesses were evacuated this morning after a contractor working on a sewer line severed a gas line in half. The incident happened shortly before 10 o'clock on North Higgins Avenue. No one was injured and no property was damaged. The Missoula fire department evacuated Missoula... more »

• State Farm sues NorthWestern over Bozeman explosion

  February 4, 2010 2:02 PM

  Another lawsuit has been filed against NorthWestern Energy for the March 5, 2009 explosion in downtown Bozeman that claimed the life of a Bozeman woman and leveled half a city block. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company filed a lawsuit against the utility company in Gallatin County District Court,... more »