PSC president says staff, commissioner trying to block oversight

Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar stands during a press conference in Helena, Montana, on July 29, 2025. (Jordan Hansen / Daily Montanan)

Montana Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar has run into roadblocks in a bid to see documents he said he’s entitled to review — including pushback from a fellow commissioner who does not want to “burden” NorthWestern Energy, the state’s largest energy provider.

Molnar, most recently elected in November 2024, is seeking records in two separate matters before the Public Service Commission.

He wants records related to an internal investigation into allegations he’s been “unprofessional” in his conduct.

Molnar also wants to see NorthWestern Energy contracts related to wildfire mitigation. He said he wants to ensure the utility does not