October 5, 2024

Montana

FERC Reverses Ruling on Montana QF
FERC reversed its September order denying a Montana solar hybrid project certification as a qualifying facility because its capacity was too large.
Climate Policy on the Ballot Tuesday
West Coast wildfires, record-breaking heat waves and more than two dozen tropical storms have made climate change an issue impossible for voters to ignore.
Montana Hybrid Ruling Departs from PURPA Precedent
FERC broke with precedent in a decision that will hamstring the ability of hybrid resource developers to optimize the output of projects.
Montana Supreme Court Rebuffs PSC on PURPA Rules
The Montana PSC “arbitrarily and unlawfully” reduced solar generators’ payments and contract lengths under PURPA, the Supreme Court ruled.
Western Regulators Worry About Pull of Politics
Commissioners from a dozen Western states gathered in Wyoming to share their concerns and discuss the challenges of their jobs.
Talen Energy
UPDATED: Montana Avista Sale OK Includes Colstrip Protections
The Montana PSC’s order approving Hydro One’s acquisition of Avista includes several conditions designed to prevent the early closure of the Colstrip plant.
Cypress Creek Renewables
Montana PSC Racks up 2nd Lawsuit over PURPA Rates
Cypress Creek Renewables filed suit in U.S. District Court alleging that the Montana Public Service Commission violated PURPA.
Montana PURPA Solar Saga Continues in State Court
Three solar advocates filed a joint challenge to the Montana PSC’s decision to alter the contract terms available to small generators under PURPA.
‘Hot Mic’ Reveals Montana Move Against Solar QFs
A microphone picked up Montana PSC Commissioner Bob Lake speaking privately about a recent decision to reduce solar QF's standard contract length.
FERC Won’t Act on Montana Regulators in PURPA Dispute
FERC rejected Vote Solar’s request that the commission reconsider its decision not to enforce the PURPA against Montana regulators.

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