NorthWestern Energy, an energy utility monopoly, is building a new gas power plant rather than investing in renewable energy generation. Renewable energy is already some of the most affordable electricity in NorthWestern's portfolio, and the costs to add new renewable energy with battery storage can be cheaper than gas.  

NorthWestern has a history of not supporting the energy Montanans want. In 2015 and 2016, NorthWestern did not invest in state-mandated renewable energy projects resulting in them owing $2.5 million in fines to state and tribal low-income energy assistance programs. This legislative session, NorthWestern successfully lobbied the legislature to eliminate this section of law as well as all penalties for past violations. 

It's not too late for NorthWestern to do the right thing. Sign the petition below to CEO Bob Rowe:
 

"Dear NorthWestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe, 

The time to move towards clean, renewable energy is now. We urge you to invest in clean energy for your customers, pay the penalty NorthWestern's shareholders owe to low-income and tribal energy assistance programs, and help protect present and future generations of Montanans from the dangers of expensive, outdated, harmful technologies that tie us to last century's technologies. NorthWestern should invest in modern clean energy systems that help create a safe, affordable, and liveable world.

Sincerly, 

[Your Name]"