Green GOING
NorthWestern Energy’s manager of sustainability is working with communities to meet climate action goals
NorthWestern Energy Manager of Sustainability John Bushnell works with Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska communities to meet their climate objectives and clean energy goals.
By Jo Dee Black NorthWestern Energy Manager of Sustainability John Bushnell uses
“I started about two years ago working with communities in Mon-
his three decades of experience in the energy industry to assist Montana,
tana interested in opportunities that allow customers to choose to go
South Dakota and Nebraska communities with their climate objectives.
from what is already a portfolio that is currently 70% clean energy to
The role is new to both Bushnell and NorthWestern Energy.
100% clean energy,” John said.
“My interest in this position was generated by communities’ desire
NorthWestern Energy already offers customers in Montana E+
to obtain their clean energy goals and NorthWestern Energy’s desire to
Green, a voluntary program that allows customers to buy carbon-free
be to responsive customers,” he said.
electricity blocks, incrementally, each month. NorthWestern Energy
Previously, he managed NorthWestern Energy’s energy supply plan-
supports the E+ Green program with renewable energy certificates pur-
ning: a data-created roadmap with short-term and long-term forecasts
chased from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation from resources
for the energy supplies needed to meet customers’ energy demands
in the northwest. Find more information at NorthWesternEnergy.com/
reliably and affordably.
GreenPower.
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