Montana Energy Forum
Montana accounts for about 4 percent of total U.S. coal production.
The Williston Basin contains 2 of the nation’s 100 largest oil fields.
One of the top hydroelectric power producers in the nation with 7 of Montana's 10 largest generating plants running on hydroelectric.
Montana has great wind potential with several operational wind farms.
Total state energy demand is low, with the most energy-intensive usage in the mining industry and natural gas heating.
The Montana Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials accountable in shaping energy policies.
America will still require traditional energy sources (e.g., oil, natural gas, coal) for decades to come, even with renewable energy sources and technologies.
Join the Montana Energy Forum to pursue sound, fact-based legislation and solutions that include conservation, renewables and traditional energy sources.
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Featured Issue - Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon
America's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The best minds in industry and government are working to stop the spill, contain the oil and clean up the environment. The accident is unprecedented, and so, too, is the combined response of industry and government.
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Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating thiese claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
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Energy Forum News
Senator Baucus begins work extending tax relief on investments
Senator Baucus and Senate Finance Committee begins looking at taxes on capital gains and dividends and "tax extenders" provisions.
Former drilling regulator defends record
Former Director of the Minerals Management Service, Johnnie Burton Says there was no reason to expect risk of recent Gulf Blowout. "People seem to forget that this (offshore drilling) has been going on in the Gulf of Mexico for 50 years. We haven't had very many accidents. It seemed the performance was pretty good until this happened."
More Energy Forum News »Energy Myth
Myth: According to President Barack Obama: "Oil companies are drilling a mile beneath the surface of the ocean -- because we're running out of places to drill on land and in shallow water."
Truth: According to the Department of Energy, nearly 85% of the nation's offshore resources are restricted by the government for exploration. Similar government restrictions are preventing onshore access in parts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountain States that could produce 1.125 million barrels of oil per day and an additional 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.