Governor Gianforte, Department of Commerce Announce $700 Million To Increase Power and Regional Grid Reliability

Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Commerce announced last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the State of Montana up to $700 million to enhance power grid reliability in Montana and North Dakota.

“Access to a steady supply of affordable and reliable energy is critical for communities across Montana and the United States,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Through this investment, we’re upgrading and modernizing Montana’s electrical transmission infrastructure to power our homes, schools, and businesses. I’m grateful to the Montana Department of Commerce for making this a...