Montana PSC criticized for responses to water problems, energy rate case

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 746

Last Updated: 6 days, 13 hours ago

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Members of the public told the Montana Public Service Commission on Tuesday that last year’s action against a Helena area water utility was ineffective and that ratepayers are concerned about a languishing energy rate case.

Regulators didn’t have on their agenda the North Star subdivision, where residents have experienced water shortages, or NorthWestern Energy’s rate case, but a state senator and conservation watchdog said the PSC needs to be accountable.

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