HELENA — After two days of discussion and debate, the Montana Public Service Commission has made its decision on NorthWestern Energy’s proposals to increase electric and gas rates. In the end, commissioners disallowed some, but not all, of the company’s contested proposals for increases.

In a statement Wednesday afternoon, the PSC said their decision is likely to lead to lower costs for consumers, as NorthWestern had previously raised rates on its own , based on its original request.

(Watch the video to hear more from the two-day PSC work session.) PSC approves partial rate increase for NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern, Montana’s largest utility, submitted its request for a rate increase in July 2024. The PSC held an eight-day hearing on the proposal in June. All in all, it’s tak

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