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renewable energy

Farmers and ranchers explore solar power at Gallatin Valley Earth Day panel

Community members gathered for a panel at the Museum of the Rockies last Wednesday to learn how solar power is being used in agriculture, from powering water wells and electric fences to cutting energy costs on cattle ranches. On Feb. 11, Gallatin Valley Earth Day — a local group that puts

ASMSU Senate passes resolution to become net positive carbon

The ASMSU Senate passed a new resolution on Thursday, Feb. 3 to become net positive carbon, sponsored by ASMSU At-Large Senator Atticus Cummings. Net positive carbon moves beyond zero carbon emissions by producing more energy than is required and feeding this energy back into the grid. Cummings is a

A Greener Future for Montana

The local governments of Missoula, Bozeman and Helena have recently adopted an agreement to develop a green tariff. Working with NorthWestern Energy (NWE), the three cities will progress toward their goal of achieving 100% clean energy by the year 2030. This decision made by the local governments is a vital