2026 Agendas
September 9, 2026
The next In-person and Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Meadow Lark Country Club. No-host dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM Instructions:
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AGENDA:
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1. Call to Order (6:00 PM)
2. Welcome Guests 3. Secretary’s Report – August 2026 Minutes (MELISSA) 4. Treasurer’s Report – August Treasurer’s Report (SHANNON) 5. Existing Business • 8/29 Clean Energy Fair Report (MELISSA, KEN, DAVID, MAKENNA or MARK/MREA) Please send David your transcripts if you delivered "Power to the People" stage speeches! • SLEPACC Committee Report and Working Draft of Policy Position (SHARON) (cf. Table of contents / outline (only) from the GFDA 2000-2023 "Good Neighbor" Contract with Stillwater Mine) 6. New Business • EarthJustice/WELC co-signatory request for memo to DEQ re: YCGS due 9/23 • New residential solar & Home Energy Assessment company presentation - Danielle Eklund, Big Sky Home Services • "Under Big Sky EV" YouTube Channel on Great Falls' Electric Vehicle adoption (@UnderBigSky3304) - George Mann October 2026 Agenda suggestions Pre-reading: UN Climate Report for 2025 7. Adjournment |
August 12, 2026
AGENDA:
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1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Guests 3. Secretary’s Report – July 2026 Minutes (MELISSA) 4. Treasurer’s Report – July Treasurer’s Report (SHANNON) 5. Old Business • Report from BBER Mid-year Economic Outlook for MT (see attached PDF) - MELISSA AND DAVID • Op-Ed Committee Report - SHARON • Clean Energy Fair Update - MELISSA, KEN, DAVID, MAKENNA (MREA) ==> Sponsorship & Tabling Update ==> Tasks/Volunteers Needed 8/29 at the Clean Energy Fair ==> Flash Talks / Musical Acts Lineup ==> Marketing / Postering Update 6. New Business 7. Adjournment |
July 15, 2026
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The July 15th meeting is a joint strategy session with Golden Triangle Resource Council at 6:00 p.m. at 601 2nd Ave N (corner of 6th St.) See map. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! Agenda items include:
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June 10, 2026
The next In-person and Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Meadow Lark Country Club. No-host dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
| agenda_june_10_2026.pdf |
May 13, 2026
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order: Welcome guests
2. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of 4/9/2026 CCE Meeting (Melissa)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Shannon)
4. Unfinished Business
- Clean Energy Fair Update (CCE Subcommittee, MREA)
- CCE Bylaw Revisions Project
5. New Business
- Highwood Coal Plant Archival Files - found at Earthjustice!
- Black Hills / Northwestern Energy Merger Hearings in Helena
- Levelized Cost of Renewables
6. Upcoming Events
Monday, May 18 @ 5PM at GFC: Data Center Task Force Part 3 - Alan Bronec (Director of Infrastructure for Cushing Terrell) will speak about his 30+ years of experience designing data centers of varying sizes, data center trends, challenges, evolving technologies, and regulations.
Check website HTTP://CCEMONTANA.ORG, emails, Facebook group as needed
2. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of 4/9/2026 CCE Meeting (Melissa)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Shannon)
4. Unfinished Business
- Clean Energy Fair Update (CCE Subcommittee, MREA)
- CCE Bylaw Revisions Project
5. New Business
- Highwood Coal Plant Archival Files - found at Earthjustice!
- Black Hills / Northwestern Energy Merger Hearings in Helena
- Levelized Cost of Renewables
6. Upcoming Events
Monday, May 18 @ 5PM at GFC: Data Center Task Force Part 3 - Alan Bronec (Director of Infrastructure for Cushing Terrell) will speak about his 30+ years of experience designing data centers of varying sizes, data center trends, challenges, evolving technologies, and regulations.
Check website HTTP://CCEMONTANA.ORG, emails, Facebook group as needed
April 8, 2026
The next In-person and Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Meadow Lark Country Club. No-host dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
| agenda_2026-04-08.pdf |
February 11, 2026
The next In-person and Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Meadow Lark Country Club. No-host dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
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1. Welcome / intro new members
2. Secretary's Report for Jan. 14 meeting / approve minutes 3. Treasurer's Report - Banking switch / approve Treasurer's Report 4. Old Business - January 8 / Data Center Event report / Butte-Silverbow County Update (Anne) - NWE IRP Trip report (Ken) - Great Falls City Growth Policy update (David) - Marketing / Website / Social Media (Jasmine) - Science Fair Continuation 5. New Business - Motion to overturn October resolution to dissolve org; continue CCE as currently incorporated, with updated Bylaws - Rich L.: Motivations and involvement for CCE in 2026 / active vs. passive membership - Proposed subcommittees: Bylaw Revision & Modernization Business Growth and Energy Policy Renewable Energy Development (SAF, Renewable Diesel) Membership and Recruitment / Social Media and Marketing Fairs and Events Public Policy and Government Affairs / 501c4 vs c3 vs c7 analysis |
January 14, 2026
The next In-person and Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the downstairs banquet room at the R & R Casino - 3801 10th Avenue South. No-host dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please try to attend this important meeting to elect the Steering Team and secure the future of CCE. We need to have a quorum, so if you can, please attend this meeting in-person or via Zoom.
Please try to attend this important meeting to elect the Steering Team and secure the future of CCE. We need to have a quorum, so if you can, please attend this meeting in-person or via Zoom.
| 2026-01-14_cce_agenda.pdf |
