The Energy Montana Needs. The Prosperity Montana Deserves.

Montana was once a powerhouse of electrical energy for the region, keeping energy costs low and businesses growing.

But today we regularly rely on imports to keep the lights on when energy is most in demand:

350 MW

capacity deficit by 2030

212 MW

is the max available transmission capacity for energy imports

30% +

rising energy costs

Meet Our Members

Our Mission

Advocating for the proper planning and investment required to realize a reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy supply.

Our Approach Delivers Real Results

MEBA unites business and energy leaders to shape policies that sustain Montana’s industries, strengthen communities, and deliver reliable, affordable energy for economic growth.

Upcoming Events

Dinner Reception with Panel Discussion | Great Falls, MT

*PAST EVENT* November 11, 2025

Dinner Reception with Panel Discussion | Helena, MT

MEBA Board & Member Meeting, online event

What We Are Reading

WestTEC 10-Year Horizon Report

Assessing Resource Adequacy in Montana

Rethinking Load Growth: Assessing the Potential for Integration of Large Flexible Loads in US Power Systems

Connected West Exploring “Next Generation” Transmission Investments to Support a Clean, Electrified, and Reliable Western Grid

2024 State of the Interconnection

2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment

Join MEBA today and be a part of shaping Montana’s energy future. Become a member now!

Board Members

Shannon Brown

Vice Chair, Managing Director of Asset Management - West Region, Talen Energy

Brett Doney

Treasurer, President & CEO, Great Falls Development Alliance

Kyle Unruh

Secretary, Director of Montana & Idaho, Renewable Northwest

David Bobzien

Senior Director, West Region Regulatory and Political Affairs, NextEra Energy Resources

Spencer Gray

Executive Director, NIPPC

Brant Johnson

Senior Vice President of Development, Grid United

Heather McDowell

Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Legal and External Affairs, Sibanye-Stillwater

Mark Thompson

Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Montana Resources

Tim VanReken

Executive Director, Headwaters Tech Hub

Our Vision

Harnessing Montana’s exceptional energy resources to reclaim our role as the region’s energy hub—enabling growth, attracting new industries, and strengthening our business-friendly economy.