(Montana) NorthWestern Energy on Friday said it will increase electricity rates for consumers by $204 a year, without review from Montana’s utility regulator.
Documents filed with Montana’s Public Service Commission indicate that rates increased $17.07 a month for NorthWestern’s typical residential customers without prior approval from regulators or notifying its customers.
PSC President Brad Molnar has stated publicly that Montana is entering the “wild West” in utility rates.
NorthWestern Energy did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
This story was first reported by the Montana Free Press
