Wind Power in Montana: Federal Tax Credits, Projects and What’s Next
Montana has some of the strongest wind resources in the country. Federal tax policy has shaped how much of it gets built.
Energy & Environment
Montana’s energy and environment: coal and Colstrip, wind power, pipelines, federal rules, state trust lands and living alongside wildlife.
State Trust Lands in Montana: Who Owns Them and Who Benefits
About 5 million acres of Montana land help pay for schools. The Land Board and DNRC manage them. Here is how.
What Happened to Keystone XL, and What It Means for Montana Pipelines Today
Keystone XL would have crossed northeastern Montana. Here is the project’s timeline, why it ended, and where pipeline policy stands now.
How Federal Environmental Rules Affect Montana’s Coal, Oil and Gas Economy
Federal air, water and land rules shift with each administration. Here is how those changes reach Montana’s energy communities.
Living and Recreating Safely in Montana Grizzly Country
Grizzly bears are expanding their range. Practical safety steps and the basics of who manages them.
Colstrip Power Plant: What It Is and Why Its Future Matters
One of the West’s largest coal plants sits in Rosebud County. A plain explainer on ownership, operations and the debates ahead.