| Montana high court says state must set wind-energy rates |
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| Written by MIKE DENNISON, Helena Independent Air | |
| Thursday, 07 January 2010 | |
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The Montana Supreme Court this week ruled in favor of a proposed wind-power project near Whitehall, saying state regulators ignored their own rules by not setting a proper sales price for the project’s power. Read more...
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