January 15, 2026

 Agenda – Minutes – Audio / Video

Who Owns the Heat? Property Rights in Geothermal

• “Who Owns the Heat? Property Rights in Geothermal”- Gabriel Eckstein
• Owning Heat: Property Rights in Geothermal Resources

NorthWestern Energy’s 2026 Draft IRP

Natural Gas Transmission Infrastructure 

• NorthWestern Energy – MT Gas Transmission System
• Montana Natural Gas Transportation

Factors Influencing Recent Trends in Retail Electricity Prices in the U.S.

• “Factors Influencing Recent Trends in Retail Electricity Prices in the U.S.”- Dr. Ryan Wiser
• Factors Impacting Retail Electricity Prices in the United States
  
  

Energy Task Force & Public Service Commission Update

• Public Service Commission Structure 5-Session Summary
• Status of Dockets 
• Status of Litigation
  
  

House Bill 368 Colstrip Water

• Colstrip Water Supply Presentation 
  
  

Transmission Authorities in the West

• Colorado Electric Transmission Authority Overview
• RETA Energy Authorities in the West

Committee Work Session

• Deep dive into the PSC structure and organization
  
  Prepared by Senator Gayle Lammers and Representative Bob Carter
• Senator Pope Proposal memo

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