Energy and Technology Committee jan 15, 2026

Energy and Technology Interim Committee

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Opening and roll call

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Chair Zollnikov called the meeting to order, took roll and opened with brief remarks about committee collegiality and upcoming agenda items. Chair asked for any items "for the good" before starting business; noted recent media attention about Montana27s cross-border transmission issues.

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The Montana Energy and Technology Interim Committee met to hear expert briefings and stakeholder testimony on geothermal property rights, Northwestern Energy27s 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, gas transmission needs, transmission authorities in neighboring states, Public Service Commission rulemaking and litigation updates, and draft legislation including a coal-strip water fund and PSC restructuring concepts.

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