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Montana Public Service Commission briefs House committee on safety, ratemaking and internal reforms
Summary
Montana Public Service Commission officials told the House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations committee they have reorganized staff and strengthened controls, outlined pipeline and rail safety programs, and described how rate analysts support contested rate cases.
The Montana Public Service Commission told the House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations committee that a 2021 strategic planning effort reshaped the agency’s organization and improved oversight of monopolistic utilities and safety programs.
“For the record, my name is Jennifer Fielder … and I am the vice president of the Montana Public Service Commission,” Vice President Jennifer Fielder said, describing the commission as a five‑member, elected body that regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, water and sewer, landline telephone companies, garbage haulers and passenger shuttles.
Fielder outlined steps the commission took after audits and operational issues surfaced: creating an executive director position to serve as a buffer…
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