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Commission approves rate reduction for NorthWestern Energy customers

NBC Montana · last updated

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Public Service Commission approved a significant rate reduction this week for NorthWestern Energy customers.

This comes after months of really close and tough examinations that led to a big fight over how much to charge, including an eight-day evidentiary hearing.

When this was first filed NWE wanted to increase its rates 8.3% to cover updates and a new plant and did so in May without the commission’s approval.

After this hearing NWE is only permitted to carry through 4.2% increase rate, this is because of a settlement agreement that was made with multiple big parties.

However, this case is still on going and may be adjusted more when the PSC issues a final order, NWE must submit an opening brief by July 26 and a response on August 26.

We will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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