Red Lodge Daily Digest Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Ty's Take

When the PSC sends a utility plan back for deficiencies, it usually means NorthWestern Energy and the rest of us are in for a longer conversation than anybody wanted. These rate cases matter more than they seem in the headlines, especially up here where a bad winter means the power lines work harder and the bills climb faster. The real work starts now, sorting through what the commission wanted fixed and whether the company's numbers hold up under a second look. This one's worth watching close, because it affects what we pay come January and how the company invests in the infrastructure that keeps the lights on when it counts most.


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