Bozeman’s work with other local governments in Montana to push NorthWestern Energy to develop a renewable energy source for their customers is moving forward.

Bozeman sustainability program manager Natalie Meyer said Bozeman and the other local governments involved in the venture have tentatively agreed to a general framework for the green tariff program. The program would include the utility building a renewable energy resource that customers would be able to opt into for a special rate.

Bozeman partnered with Helena and the city and county of Missoula to hire a consultant to help them through the process.