Colstrip Power Plant Ownership Increase and Energy Supply Expansion
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Source: NBC Montana
NorthWestern Energy is increasing its ownership stake in the Colstrip Power Plant from 15% to 55% as of January 2026, which will provide an additional 590 megawatts of power to serve Montana customers reliably in all weather conditions at affordable rates. The plant currently serves as a bridge while new energy technologies are developed. The company aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 and is ex
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Bridge, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Colstrip, Montana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NBC Montana
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Description | NorthWestern Energy is increasing its ownership stake in the Colstrip Power Plant from 15% to 55% as of January 2026, which will provide an additional 590 megawatts of power to serve Montana customers reliably in all weather conditions at affordable rates. The plant currently serves as a bridge while new energy technologies are developed. The company aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 and is exploring small modular nuclear reactors as a future energy source. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Montana |
City | Colstrip |
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Source | NBC Montana |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Bridge, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-15 |
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