NorthWestern seeks permits for new power plant

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Aug 26, 2008 at 1:45 PM MST

Story Updated: Aug 26, 2008 at 1:45 PM MST

HELENA - NorthWestern Energy says it seeking the permits needed for a natural-gas-fired power plant near Anaconda. The company says it needs an air quality permit from the Department of Environmental Quality and approval from the Public Service Commission.

The $206 million plant would be used to stabilize the electric grid. The plant would also allow NorthWestern to take more wind power onto the system. NorthWestern says the plant is the first step in "re-regulating" the company that was split apart from the old Montana Power Company.

The Montana Environmental Information Center says it supports the project because the company needs the ability to own and control power plants. NorthWestern hopes to start building the plant next year if it can get the permits.

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