SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – NorthWestern Energy has reported second-quarter earnings nearly four times as much as same time a year ago.
North Western recorded $9.5 million in net income, compared with $2.4 million from April through June of 2007.
The per-share income was 24 cents, compared with 6 cents a year ago.
Mike Hanson, NorthWestern president and CEO, says the company benefited from an increased number of customers and colder weather. He says the company is well-poised to move forward on generation and additional transmission projects.
NorthWestern’s stock closed up 52 cents at $24.77 on Thursday.