Energy and Climate Change

Meeting the world’s rising energy needs without increasing global warming will require a research effort as ambitious as the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, a diverse group of scientists and engineers…

IdaTech fuel cells may someday play a key role in the U.S. military´s ability to communicate quietly on the battlefield. The subsidiary of IdaCorp Inc. is supplying two fuel cells for evaluation by the U.S….

It’s not surprising that Quayle Hodek has lofty ambitions for his company, Renewable Choice Energy. After all, he’s selling wind. By Vicky Uhland, Special To The Rocky Mountain News Boulder-based Renewable Choice Energy is the…

WEST YELLOWSTONE (AP) – The first pump in Montana to offer travelers a fuel made in part from fats or oils is now open on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park. Associated Press Billings Gazette…

To those worried about air pollution, America’s enginemakers want to say two words: Clean diesel. Admittedly, it sounds like a contradiction. Nevertheless, urged on by ever-tougher emissions standards, manufacturers and researchers are turning sooty old…

It’s no surprise Great Falls officials and NorthWestern Corp. found cause to celebrate last week’s awarding of a big electricity contract to NorthWestern’s mothballed power plant in Great Falls. By MIKE DENNISON Tribune Capitol Bureau…

Affiliate closer to refining hydrogen from natural gas An Avista Labs affiliate has moved closer to refining hydrogen from pipeline-grade natural gas, progress that will help make fuel cells a cheaper source of electricity. Bert…

HELENA – Wind power company Navitas Energy on Friday commended state regulators for scheduling a Nov. 15 hearing on its request to be an independent power provider in Montana. GAZETTE STATE BUREAU Navitas affiliate Whitehall…

Public officials, business people and individuals who support environmentally sound energy development have formed a new group in Eastern Montana. By CLAIR JOHNSON Of The Gazette Staff "We believe with new technology and modern methods…

FuelCell Energy, Inc. announced today a modification to the existing Vision 21 program agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate two additional sub-megawatt power plants based on the Company’s patented Direct FuelCell/Turbine®…