Snow Causes Collapse of Outbuilding at NorthWestern Energy
While last weekends blizzard caused more than its share of problems, widespread power outages were not among them. Tom Glanzer, spokesman for NorthWestern Energy, says […]
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Northwestern Energy Sees Low Growth in Electricity Demand in SD
Despite a fairly solid economy, Northwestern Energy has seen slow growth in electricity demand in South Dakota. Spokesman Tom Glanzer… Glanzer says that load growth […]
Northwestern Energy Says “Smart Meters” Will Improve Service Reliability
Northwestern Energy will soon start installing “smart meters” across its electric and natural gas networks. Spokesman Tom Glanzer says it’s a thirty five million dollar […]
Frigid Temps Puts Demands on Heating Systems
The record cold temperatures over the New Year’s weekend pushed heating units hard in homes and businesses. Clyde Gross is Senior Gas Manager for Northwestern […]
Power Outage Leaves Around 950 in Mitchell Without Power
2018 got off to a rocky start for about 950 NorthWestern Energy customers in Mitchell New Year’s Day. Spokesman Tom Glanzer says power at the […]
Winter Storm Leaves Area Communities Without Power
Monday’s winter storm packed high winds which left a number of area communities without power. Northwestern Energy reports that Wolsey, Wessington, Miller, Ree Heights, Harrold, […]
Northwestern Energy Moving Toward “Smart Meter” Technology
Electric utilities around the world are adding smart grid technology to their systems, giving them more information and control. Tom Glanzer, with Northwestern Energy, says […]
Reports Says Hackers Are Targeting the Energy Sector
CBS News is reporting that a well-known cybersecurity company says hackers have been targeting the energy sector in the United States. Cyber firm Symantec says […]
PUC Hears Proposal from Energy Company Interested in Providing Service to “Farm Taps”
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission listened to a proposal from Mid American Energy to take over service to about two hundred “farm taps” in […]