NorthWestern Energy increases electric rates 17% in advance of hearing • Daily Montanan

NV Energy’s proposed rate hike panned by some, praised by others at consumer sessions

Vinny Spotleson of the Sierra Club speaks at a rally Wednesday protesting NV Energy’s proposed rate hike. (Screengrab of Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada live feed)NV Energy’s bid to raise electric rates drew condemnation from customers and support from non-profits that benefit from the largesse of the utility’s charitable foundation at two consumer sessions held Wednesday by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.   The utility, whi…

NorthWestern Energy increases electric rates 17% in advance of hearing • Daily Montanan

Electricity pylons (Photo by Getty Images). NorthWestern Energy electric customers will pay another $17.07 a month on average on their electric bills compared to their current payments with a rate increase the utility instated without regulatory approval. The increase is legal, but it’s also the first time the monopoly has taken advantage of a statute that allows it to impose a new rate after an application has been pending, said Public Service …

Without Utility Board Approval, NorthWestern Energy Implements Electricity Rate Increase

Editor’s Note – This story was originally published in the May 23, 2025, Montana Free Press, https://montanafreepress.org/2025/05/23/northwestern-energy-implements-17-percent-electricity-rate-increase/ Without giving consumers a heads up, NorthWestern Energy said it will increase electricity rates for consumers by $204 a year, without review from Montana’s utility regulator. Documents filed with M...

NW Energy increases electric rates 17% in advance of hearing

NorthWestern said delays by regulators are hurting company, Public Service Commission president said utility to blame. Continue reading…