Bob Morris appointed to Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force

Montana Technological University Lance Energy Chair Bob Morris has been appointed to Governor Greg Gianforte’s Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force.

“Montana’s future and the prosperity of our people require access to affordable and reliable energy. Just as important, our nation’s security requires us to be not only energy independent, but also energy dominant,” Gianforte said. “We must take steps today to ensure a brighter, more certain future for our state and our nation. With our abundant energy resources and outstanding potential, Montana can and should play a key role in unleashing our American-made energy.”

“I’m grateful to each member of our Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force for their willingness to step forward and develop solutions to chart Montana’s energy future,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I appreciate each member’s unique perspective, and I look forward to what they’ll accomplish together.”

The governor created the task force through an executive order, and charged its members with providing recommendations the legislature could consider, and the governor could sign into law to unleash American-made energy in Montana.

 “I’m honored to serve on Governor Gianforte’s Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force,” Morris said. “The governor has assembled a purpose-driven group of energy experts to help shape Montana’s energy strategy—recommending solutions and removing barriers to ensure Montanans have access to reliable and affordable energy.

With a career spent in the electric power industry around the world and now serving in an academic role at Montana Tech, I look forward to giving back to my home state. My goal is to bring an independent, solutions-focused perspective to the task force as we work together to support Montana’s energy future.”

The task force held its first meeting on September 22, 2025 and will produce a written report with recommendations and strategies by September 15, 2026.

To learn more and view a full list of members, click here.