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NorthWestern Energy power pole replacement will require traffic detour on Lake Helena Road Sept. 29
Date: Sep 26, 2022
Traffic will be detoured from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 on Lake Helena Road from the intersection with Lincoln and Hauser Dam roads to Rainbow Drive.
The detour is required for the safety of the public and our NorthWestern Energy crews while a power pole is replaced.
NorthWestern Energy announces manager, specialist for Montana Wildfire Mitigation division
Date: Sep 20, 2022
NorthWestern Energy announces Shane Colman is the manager of the Montana Wildfire Mitigation division.
Public cautioned to stay out of Missouri River riverbed in area of Rainbow Dam during reservoir water drawdown
Date: Sep 20, 2022
On Sept. 25 NorthWestern Energy will begin drawing down Rainbow Reservoir about 11 feet from the current full-pool level to replace wooden flash boards on the face of the dam.
NorthWestern Energy replacing natural gas transmission line and facilities in West Glacier
Date: Sep 15, 2022
NorthWestern Energy is replacing one-third mile of natural gas pipeline in the West Glacier area.
NorthWestern Energy power pole replacement will require traffic detour on Lake Helena Road Sept. 19.
Date: Sep 15, 2022
Traffic will be detoured from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 on Lake Helena Road from the intersection with Lincoln and Hauser Dam roads to Rainbow Drive.
The detour is required for the safety of the public and our NorthWestern Energy crews while a power pole is replaced.
Billings Home Improvement Show
Date: Sep 9, 2022
Type: Event
Make the smart move and visit our booth to learn about the many free and easy ways to help you manage your energy consumption. We look forward to seeing you!
NorthWestern Energy warns of widespread aggressive scam activity
Date: Sep 8, 2022
NorthWestern Energy customers have reported more than 400 attempts by scammers to steal their money since Sept. 1
Harmful algae blooms detected at Ennis Lake – advisory issued
Date: Sep 1, 2022
Type: News
Harmful algae blooms (HAB) are present along the Kobayashi Beach and other areas of the north shore of Ennis Lake, west of Madison Dam.
Montana Rate Review Overview Webinar
Date: Aug 31, 2022
Type: Event
Lead by NorthWestern Energy President and COO Brian Bird.
NorthWestern Energy Announces Heather Grahame Retirement and New Executive Appointments
Date: Aug 31, 2022
NorthWestern Energy announces Schwend as new Key Accounts and Economic Development Specialist
Date: Aug 26, 2022
Type: News
Molly Schwend recently joined NorthWestern Energy as a Key Accounts and Economic Development Specialist. She is based in the energy company’s Billings Division.
Eagle Mount's Digger Days
Date: Aug 26, 2022
Type: Event
Aug. 26-27
Belgrade, MT
Music in the Mountains
Date: Aug 25, 2022
Type: Event
Center Stage at Town Center Park
Big Sky, MT
Early morning power outage planned in Clancy and Jefferson City areas Aug. 24 for substation work
Date: Aug 17, 2022
NorthWestern Energy customers and Vigilante Electric Cooperative members in the Clancy and Jefferson City areas will have a planned power outage from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.
NorthWestern Energy power line upgrade in downtown Great Falls will detour traffic Aug. 19
Date: Aug 17, 2022
Type: News
NorthWestern Energy appreciates the patience of our customers in the area and drivers during this project.
Aug. 16 planned power outage will affect NorthWestern Energy Montana customers in Nelson area
Date: Aug 12, 2022
NorthWestern Energy power line upgrade in downtown Great Falls will detour traffic Wednesday, Aug. 10
Date: Aug 8, 2022
NorthWestern Energy is upgrading power lines in downtown Great Falls.
NorthWestern Energy power line upgrade in downtown Great Falls will detour weekend traffic
Date: Aug 2, 2022
NorthWestern Energy is upgrading power lines in downtown Great Falls.
Traffic will be detoured from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 on 4th Street North from Central Avenue to 1st Street North. The alley between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue North from 2nd Street North to 5th Street North will be closed from the morning of Friday, Aug. 5 to the evening of Sunday, Aug. 7.
NorthWestern Energy Welcomes New Board Member
Date: Aug 1, 2022
Type: News
Category: Investors
NorthWestern Energy's board of directors elected Kent T. Larson as a director to a term commencing immediately. Larson brings extensive utility operations and executive experience to the independent board.
NorthWestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe announces his plan to retire
Date: Jul 28, 2022
Category: Investors
NorthWestern Energy announced today that Bob Rowe will retire as chief executive officer and a member of NorthWestern Energy’s board of directors at the end of 2022.
Yesterday, as part of a planned leadership succession process, the NorthWestern Energy board of directors appointed Brian B. Bird, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, to serve as Rowe’s successor. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Bird will assume the title and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer and become a member of NorthWestern Energy’s board of directors.