Our Electric Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC)

Composition:

• The ETAC membership was selected to balance the interests and expertise from consumer advocacy groups, government agencies, business concerns and academia in areas such as residential affordability (including low-income), economic development, environmental quality, regional power and transmission markets, consumer interests and regulatory oversight. Specifically, the ETAC is comprised of 6-8 entities who are able to serve in an advisory role based on their experience.

Purpose:

• The primary goal of ETAC is to act as technical advisors through discussion, education, and collaboration on matters of future service and resources.
• The committee is tasked with strengthening NorthWestern Energy’s resource planning efforts by providing insights and recommendations that take into account technical, economic and policy considerations.

Selection Criteria for Membership:

By involving a wide range of stakeholders, ETAC helps NorthWestern Energy make more informed decisions that reflect the needs and priorities of its customers and the communities it serves.

More information on ETAC process and meetings as well as our stakeholder engagement process will be available soon.