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Jo Dee Black, NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy to Host 2026 Integrated Resource Plan Meeting in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy to Host 2026 Integrated Resource Plan Meeting in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy invites customers, community members, and stakeholders to attend a public meeting on the draft 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave. N. The draft IRP, a list

NorthWestern Energy Warns Scammers Targeting Montanans

NorthWestern Energy Warns Scammers Targeting Montanans

NorthWestern Energy is receiving widespread reports of scammers attempting to steal money from Montanans. These criminals are calling Montanans and falsely claiming energy service will be shut off unless an immediate payment is made. These threats are not legitimate. Energy service providers never demand instant payment or threaten customers with

NorthWestern Energy Crews Make Significant Progress Restoring Power After Montana Wind Storm

NorthWestern Energy Crews Make Significant Progress Restoring Power After Montana Wind Storm

NorthWestern Energy crews made significant progress repairing damage and restoring power for customers affected by outages caused by the strong wind storm that swept across Montana on Wednesday. Dangerous weather conditions required crews to pause work overnight in some areas, including Elk Park north of Butte and Lincoln. Crews were

NorthWestern Energy Crews Responding to Wind-Related Outages Across Montana

NorthWestern Energy Crews Responding to Wind-Related Outages Across Montana

Strong winds across Montana today have caused power outages and interruptions to communications infrastructure. Some customers who called NorthWestern Energy’s Customer Care line earlier may have experienced dropped calls due to these conditions. More than 35,000 NorthWestern Energy customers in Montana experienced an outage today. NorthWestern Energy crews

Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work

Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work

The River’s Edge Trail on the north and south shores near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 10. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to conduct work as part of the Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project. The project includes installing new support

Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail, North River Road at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work

Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail, North River Road at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work

Both the River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Thursday, Sept. 4. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and transport support structures as part of the Black Eagle Dam Spillway

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger that will create a premier regional regulated electric and