The Build Back Better bill essentially died in December. But from the ashes of that proposed $1.8 trillion federal overreach, urged on by appeals from activists (as reported in The
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Colstrip Power Plant operator and co-owner Talen Energy was one of 13 electricity companies who last week offered to work with President Joe Biden on a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions at power plants by 2030.
Talen and the other companies suggested they could cut carbon emissions to levels equal to 20% of what pollution levels were in 2005. Reuters news service, which was given to access to the letter, reported that companies said the 2030 benchmark aligned with Bidenâs 2050 goal for decarbonizing the economy.
Talen, in an email to Lee Montana Newspapers, said the carbon reduction plans havenât involved the southeast Montana power plant in which it operates and also holds a 15% share. The company announced a $2 billion investment in renewables last week as it pivots away from coal power in the 12-state PJM energy market, which includes Pennsylvania. Colstrip isnât among Talenâs planned retirements, said Talenâs Taryne Williams, t
Pondering Climate Change In A Red State Already Known For Its Melting Glaciers
Even when state leadership is lacking, scientists say in this op-ed, progress can still be made in confronting impacts by focussing on local issues with local expertise
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Here, a researcher stands in the terminal, lowest-elevation segment of Sperry Glacier in Glacier National Park, Montana. Sperry is one of five benchmark glaciers being closely studied by the USGS to track the retreat of their size and mass. This photograph was taken in September 2020 by researcher Dr. Caitlyn Florentine, who is based out of the USGS s Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman. By visiting the following link, you can see a simulated map of Sperry s retreat in size since 1960. Go to https:www2.usgs.gov/landresources/lcs/glacierstudies/sperry.asp
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Republican Representative Derek Skees of Kalispell speaks at a hearing for HB 475 in the House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations on February 22, 2021.
Montana lawmakers are considering changes to what qualifies as renewable energy and to what extent the state or local governments can require energy users to limit their carbon footprint.
Nicky Ouellet: What are some of the big themes in terms of energy bills being brought by lawmakers this session?
Kayla Desroches: The legislature is considering several bills to revise and repeal the state’s renewable portfolio standard, which the 2005 legislature established to introduce a diversity of renewable energy resources like wind and solar farms around Montana.