西北能源公司(North Western Energy)要求联邦批准购买Avista和PSE的煤炭厂股份,自2026年1月1日起将其所有权扩大至55%。 NorthWestern Energy seeks federal approval to buy coal plant shares from Avista and PSE, expanding its ownership to 55% starting Jan. 1, 2026.

西北能源公司正寻求联邦批准，将其在蒙大拿州科尔斯特里普煤电厂的持股比例提高到55%，自2026年1月1日起从Avista公司和普吉特海湾能源手中收购592兆瓦电力，因为两家公司因州法规均退出煤炭市场。 NorthWestern Energy is seeking federal approval to increase its ownership of Montana’s Colstrip coal plant to 55% by acquiring 592 megawatts from Avista Corp. and Puget Sound Energy starting Jan. 1, 2026, as both companies exit coal due to state regulations. Avista部分将服务于蒙大拿零售客户,而PSE部分将转至一个新的不受管制的子公司进行批发销售。 The Avista portion will serve Montana retail customers, while the PSE share will be transferred to a new, unregulated subsidiary for wholesale sales. North Western正在寻求FERC的批准, 认为此举能保护付息人免受潜在成本的影响, 但州监管者及环保团体警告政府避免监督, NorthWestern is seeking FERC approval, arguing the move protects ratepayers from potential costs, but state regulators and environmental groups warn it avoids oversight and could shift maintenance expenses to consumers.