NorthWestern Energy is pushing for another 20% rate hike — right after hitting us with a 28% increase. Why? To fund a $310 million methane gas plant and more fossil fuel projects. We’re done paying the price while they profit. The current request includes over $2.3 billion in lifetime costs for its newly constructed Yellowstone County Generation Station (YCGS) near Laurel, 9.65% return on equity, and $11.6 million for recent investments in the Colstrip coal power plant. If approved, the average residential customer will see an increase of as much as $128.77 per year just for the costs associated with the YCGS.
Rally Against the Rate Hike When: June 9th | 12 PM Where: 1701 Prospect Ave. Helena, MT Join us outside the hearing to make some noise. Buses available from across the state! Let’s show up strong and show the PSC that Montanans won’t stay silent.
