Co-op working with BPA to improve notifications after Libby shutoff
A Public Safety Power Shutoff is intended to be used as a last resort to protect communities, property and first responders
Montana joins Idaho and industry groups in urging court to vacate Columbia River spill injunction
Montana is urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to vacate a lower court ruling that is hampering hydropower output in the Pacific Northwest.
FEC and allies win important concession in NWPCC Fish and Wildlife Plan
FEC and its allies have won an important concession in the new Fish and Wildlife Plan put forward by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Flathead Electric Cooperative congratulates Kavulla on selection to lead Bonneville Power Administration
BPA plays a critical role for FEC by providing most of the Co-op’s power supply and transmission infrastructure
July 2026
Community Relations Manager talks powering the Flathead on Kalispell Chamber podcast
Katie Pfennigs discusses new natural gas plant, electric rates, demand charges, and the growing energy needs affecting utilities across the region.
WATCH: Business Days at the Capitol – All of the Above Energy Panel
Panelists Tony Rosanova , Sonja Nowakowski, Rep. Gary Parry, and Greg Baily discuss the challenges, threats, and opportunities for Montana's energy future in Helena at Business Days at the Capitol.
Oregon, Washington Lawsuit Could Raise Montana Electric Rates and Increase Blackout Risk
A lawsuit led by the State of Oregon and supported by the State of Washington could raise electricity rates across the Northwest and increase the risk of power shortages.
Coordinated Action Needed to Ensure Northwest Energy Reliability
Demand for electricity is growing. At the same time, natural gas and electricity systems are increasingly interdependent. As these changes accelerate, the region must take coordinated steps to ensure energy system resilience.
Western Montana Public Power Forum Brings Regional Energy Issues to the Forefront
CALL TO ACTION: Please Submit Comments on the Northwest Hydropower System Fish and Wildlife Plan
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NWPCC) is currently taking comments for the 2025-2026 Fish and Wildlife Program revisions.