Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration, National Weather Service, NorthWestern Energy. (Erich Dietrich/Montana Free Press)
January 22, 2024
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January 23, 2024 midnight
Cold snap fuels Montana’s coal power debate
The record-breaking cold snap Montana saw this month brought days of below-zero temperatures across the state — and with them what major Montana utility NorthWestern Energy said was record-high electric demand from its customers.