Russ Doty

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Former legislator makes case for moving away from coal

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Former state legislator Russ Doty brought his push for renewable energy to Billings on Wednesday, part of his campaign to get Initiative 184 on the ballot this year. Addressing about 15 people at a Democrats’ breakfast study group at the McCormick Cafe, 2419 Montana Ave., Doty gave a brief introduction to an initiative aimed at doing many things. (more…) Continue Reading →

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Opinion: Why the renewable-energy initiative makes sense

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Brad Molnar ended The Billings Outpost’s run with an op-ed that demeaned ballot Initiative 180. We were exasperated by how little he faced facts. I-180 would require Montana’s Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) to gradually supply 80 percent of their power from “eligible renewable resources.” That includes wind, sun, geothermal or post-2005 additions to hydroelectric facilities. (more…) Continue Reading →

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