Electric Heat Climbs in Montana Homes
Nearly 27% of occupied Montana homes relied primarily on electricity for heat in 2025, up from 16% in 2000.
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October 29, 2026
Montana to Build First Diverging Diamond InterchangeThe state plans to transform the Johnson Lane interchange in Lockwood to improve traffic flow starting in 2027.
October 29, 2026
Montana Joins Federal Infrastructure Permitting ProgramGovernor Greg Gianforte signed an agreement to coordinate federal and state permit reviews for major infrastructure projects.
October 28, 2026
Montana Regulators Delay NorthWestern Energy Merger VoteThe state commission postponed a final decision to allow public review of a new power capacity condition for ratepayers.
October 27, 2026
Montana Begins St. Mary Diversion Dam RehabilitationThe $70 million project aims to modernize century-old water infrastructure for the Milk River Basin.
October 20, 2026
Groups Sue Montana Over Climate Policy DenialSeventeen organizations are challenging the Public Service Commission's refusal to integrate climate impacts into regulation.
October 13, 2026
Montana Officials Spotlighted North Plains Connector ProjectThe proposed transmission line aims to connect the western and eastern United States power grids.
September 29, 2026
President Signed Montana Water Infrastructure ActThe law extends construction authority for a critical water system in Montana through December 2028.
September 24, 2026
Montana Commission Cleared Bushman for Merger VoteThe panel ruled the replacement commissioner may join the decision on the $15.4 billion energy deal.
September 22, 2026
Montana Entities Proposed Renewable Power ProgramBozeman, Missoula, and NorthWestern Energy filed a plan to expand clean energy access for local users.