Oct 19, 2026 · 2 min · 5 segments
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Seventeen organizations, including health care providers and clean energy advocates, have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission.
The legal challenge comes after regulators rejected a petition asking the commission to consider climate change when making decisions about electric and gas utilities.
The groups argue that the commission has a constitutional duty under Montana law to protect residents by weighing climate costs and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than passing the expenses of costly fossil fuel projects onto utility customers.
Represented by Earthjustice and the Western Environmental Law Center, the organizations say Factoring in climate impacts is necessary to protect public health and keep utility rates affordable.
Seventeen organizations, including health care providers and clean energy advocates, have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission.
The legal challenge comes after regulators rejected a petition asking the commission to consider climate change when making decisions about electric and gas utilities.
The groups argue that the commission has a constitutional duty under Montana law to protect residents by weighing climate costs and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than passing the expenses of costly fossil fuel projects onto utility customers.
Represented by Earthjustice and the Western Environmental Law Center, the organizations say Factoring in climate impacts is necessary to protect public health and keep utility rates affordable.
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