Energy is the lifeblood of human civilization and progress. Transportation, manufacturing, the Internet, heated homes, clean drinking water, agricultural production, and almost every other vital component of our modern lives relies on having consistent and reliable access to energy. Energy is also essential to our national security and independence. Just look at what is going on in Europe.Montana can help secure that energy future. Our state can be an energy producing powerhouse, for the nation as well as for ourselves, if we unleash our state’s potential. We have coal, oil, gas, wind, sunlight, geothermal, hydropower, and the infrastructure to transport ...