Dive Summary:

• NorthWestern Energy’s request for proposals is intended to identify resources that can help the company fulfill its obligations to find cost-effective renewable energy from community-owned projects.
• Under current requirements, NorthWestern anticipates an additional need for qualifying renewable energy projects starting in 2013.
• The utility is encouraging local developers to submit projects that provide homegrown renewable energy for the benefit of its electricity customers; the proposal deadline is Sept. 28.

From the article:

NorthWestern Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 45 MW of renewable energy generation that will qualify under Montana's community renewable resource statutory requirement.

The RFP is intended to identify resources that can help NorthWestern Energy meet its obligations to procure cost-effective renewable energy from community-owned projects in Montana. ...