Montanans want an energy plan that protects our pocketbooks, families, and futures. It is long past time for NorthWestern Energy to acknowledge that, and to follow through on their promise to “deliver a bright future” by transitioning to clean and affordable energy NOW.

Today (August 28) is the FINAL DAY to submit comments to the Public Service Commission on NorthWestern Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan! Send your written comment to pschelp@mt.gov and include “Regarding docket 2022.11.102” in the subject line.

VIDEO: Federal Money for Montana Schools: Solar and EV Buses

We were blown away by our May 1 “Federal Money for Montana Schools: Solar and EV Buses” webinar! It was an incredible conversation with some amazing guests.

Some highlights: We heard from government experts about funding opportunities. We heard stories from Sam Spector of Sweet Grass High School in Big Timber, MT, about the massive savings they’ve experienced from their solar array and other projects. We heard from Transportation Directory Bethany Aurin from West Grand School District in Colorado who gave their EV buses a glowing review for performance in snow, ice, and more!

ACTION ALERT: Protect Montanans from Polystyrene Pollution

The House Business and Labor Committee will hear HB 638, a bill to phase out Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) in food-related businesses in Montana. Here's what you can do!

Working Groups, Take Action, ArchiveWinona BatemanFebruary 23, 2023Plastics, Action Archive

THIS TUESDAY, FEB 14: Speak up for local power to protect the environment.

On Tuesday, February 14, at 3 p.m., the House Local Government Committee will hear HB 413. HB 413 will repeal HB 407, restoring local power to regulate plastics in Montana. Here's what you can do!

Take Action, Working GroupsWinona BatemanFebruary 11, 2023Action Archive, Plastics

Volunteer: Clean Air for MT Kids

Want to make sure the kids at your child’s school are breathing clean air? Up for an easy, low-commitment volunteer project that will have a big impact? Join our Clean Air for Montana Kids network!

Take Action, Archive, Working GroupsWinona BatemanFebruary 11, 2023Action Archive, Healthy Montana Schools

Missoula to Legislature: Let Cities Decide Rule Around Plastics (Missoula Current)

Missoula Current’s Martin Kidston writes (Feb. 6, 2023): “With overwhelming public support, members of the Missoula City Council on Monday gave final approval to a resolution urging the state Legislature to hand back local control on a number of issues, including a community's authority to regulate plastic.

The primary interest lies around single-uses plastics such as straws, stirrers, polystyrene containers and bags. Other states have regulated such plastics but under House Bill 407, adopted by the Legislature two years ago, Missoula and other interested Montana cities cannot.”

Working Groups, NewsSarah LundquistFebruary 7, 2023Plastics, Media Features

How to Get Free Air Purifiers in Your Kids' School

I was super-excited to hear that Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is offering free HEPA air purifiers for all K-12 schools in the state--what an excellent way to ensure clean air for our kids during wildfire season and beyond! But when I asked the principal at my son't school to order them, it quickly became clear to me that school administrators are swamped, and that ordering these air purifiers might fall through the cracks. No problem: I offered to order them myself.

ACTION ALERT: Speak Up for Missoula's Right to Stop Plastic Pollution

In 2021, the MT Legislature took the power to regulate single-use plastics away from cities and towns. It’s time to get it back. Contact Missoula City Council members in support of a resolution submitted by our Plastic Working Group declaring Missoula’s support for statewide legislation restoring power to local governments to regulate single-use plastics.

Working Groups, Take ActionSarah LundquistJanuary 23, 2023Action Archive, Plastics

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