Latest NorthWestern Energy Stories
Collaboration between Montana organizations, NorthWestern Energy and NEEA drives energy efficiency programs and strategic energy management in the region BILLINGS, Mont., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and NorthWestern Energy celebrated Montana companies that are leading the way in managing energy efficiently across Montana. These companies are part of the Central Montana Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Cohort...
BUTTE, Mont., May 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) has agreed to purchase operating and non-operating natural gas production interests in northern Montana's Bear Paw Basin from Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. (Devon). This purchase also includes Devon's 82 percent interest in the Havre Pipeline Company, LLC. NorthWestern Energy will need to obtain a regulatory waiver to acquire the Havre Pipeline Company, LLC, a...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) announced that its new 60-megawatt, natural gas-fired peaking Unit #2 recently commenced commercial operation in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The plant will provide peaking power during periods of high demand, typically when weather is very hot or cold. With the summer months fast approaching, the plant will be ready to respond when called upon. "We're ready to meet our...
BUTTE, Mont., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) has issued a Request for Proposal seeking energy supply resources to serve Montana customers beginning in 2014. NorthWestern Energy is seeking up to 100 megawatts (MW) of firm supply for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 at Mid-C or on NorthWestern's system and up to 300 MW of firm supply for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 on the...
Company reports diluted earnings per share of $1.01 for first quarter 2013 SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net income was $37.9 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared with net income of $32.0 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. "Our first quarter...
BUTTE, Mont., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE:NWE) today announced that it has reached stipulated agreements with intervenors to settle its natural gas rate case in Montana. The agreements have been filed with the Montana Public Service Commission. Under the agreement with the Montana Consumer Counsel and the Large Customer Group, NorthWestern Energy would be allowed to increase its natural gas delivery service rates by $11.5...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to review its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company also plans to issue a news release detailing its first quarter 2013 financial results the morning of April 25, 2013, before the market opens. The conference call will...
BUTTE, Mont., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Montana Public Service Commission today approved NorthWestern Energy's (NYSE:NWE) request to adjust natural gas rates on an interim basis beginning April 1 pending a final decision in the company's general rate case expected in the second quarter. The commission today approved a $13.2 million adjustment which will result in an increase of about 5.42% or about $4.41 in the total bill of a residential customer using 100 therms of natural...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. eastern time to review its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company also plans to issue a news release detailing its year end 2012 financial results the morning of February 14, 2013, before the market opens. The conference call will be...
BUTTE, Mont., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) today announced a plan to upgrade its electric transmission infrastructure in Stillwater and Carbon counties in southcentral Montana. The upgrade, to take place in phases over 10 years, will improve the reliability of electric service to NorthWestern's customers in the area, including those served by electric cooperatives, and provide added capacity to meet electric load growth in the region. "We are working...
