As of April 10, 2024, Rob Elwood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Opposes utility rate increases, advocating for them to be reasonable, justifiable, and minimal, only if absolutely necessary, after starting from a position of strong initial resistance.

Opposes utility rate increases, advocating for them to be reasonable, justifiable, and minimal, and only if absolutely necessary.

- Opposes utility rate increases, advocating for them to be reasonable, justifiable, and minimal, and only if absolutely necessary.

Utility Costs

Supports railroads passionately, influenced by a childhood in Harlowton's railroad town. Advocates for railroad safety in Montana, acknowledging the state's unique weather challenges to transportation infrastructure. Enjoys engaging with railroads both recreationally and economically.

Supports railroads and advocates for railroad safety in Montana, acknowledging the state's unique weather challenges to transportation infrastructure. 

- Supports railroads and advocates for railroad safety in Montana, acknowledging the state's unique weather challenges to transportation infrastructure. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rob Elwood

Believes wind and solar's limitations necessitate reliance on natural gas, coal, and hydropower until hydrogen and nuclear power are commercially viable for a stable energy mix.

Believes wind and solar's limitations require reliance on natural gas, coal, and hydropower until hydrogen and nuclear power are available as a stable energy source.

Said, "I have a clear track record of always championing policy to bolster Montana’s energy independence. As a Commissioner, I’ll continue working to make sure Montana remains a net energy exporter."

Values Montana’s energy independence and promises "to make sure Montana remains a net energy exporter."

Said, "Montana’s long-term energy security depends on maintaining a business-friendly climate for energy investment. As a Commissioner, I will work with colleagues in the legislature and the development community to remove barriers that restrict investment and drive up utility bills."

- Believes wind and solar's limitations require reliance on natural gas, coal, and hydropower until hydrogen and nuclear power are available as a stable energy source.
- Values Montana’s energy independence and promises "to make sure Montana remains a net energy exporter."
- Said, "Montana’s long-term energy security depends on maintaining a business-friendly climate for energy investment. As a Commissioner, I will work with colleagues in the legislature and the development community to remove barriers that restrict investment and drive up utility bills."

The candidate's website says, "Fight against unfair utility rate increases, helping protect Montanans’ wallets and pocketbooks"

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for solutions that bring greater reliability to our utility services year-round"

Hopes to "advocate for solutions that bring greater reliability to [Montana's] utility services year-round".

- Opposes "unfair" utility rate increases.
- Hopes to "advocate for solutions that bring greater reliability to [Montana's] utility services year-round".

As of April 10, 2024, Jeff Welborn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jeff Welborn

As of April 10, 2024, Suzzann Nordwick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Suzzann Nordwick

- The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC, for short) is a 5-person board that ensures utility services (such as electricity, natural gas, and water) are affordable and reliable. This has direct impact on your cost of living and quality of life.
- The PSC regulates the rates for utilities, balancing the need for utilities to be financially sustainable with protecting consumers from excessive charges. Most times that utility companies want to charge more, the PSC must improve these rate increases.
- The PSC oversees safety standards for railroads and pipelines, playing a key role in preventing accidents, ensuring public safety, and conserving the environment.
- Through its regulatory actions, the PSC influences how much residents pay for essential services and ensures that these services are delivered fairly and efficiently.

Part of a 5-person board that regulates electricity, water, gas, railroads, and pipelines