Labor, conservation groups use merger to advance energy, union goals

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

Energy conservation groups see significant risk with the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp — so some are using the deal to advance their own priorities.

Lawyer Meridian Wappett, with Western Environmental Law Center, said “mergers of this magnitude are rare in Montana,” and the groups her team represents saw a way to seed their interests into the new utility, a $15.4 billion operation.

“The (Public Service) Commission’s review of this application …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us