Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday he is launching a task force to provide recommendations and strategies for Montana to unleash American-made energy. A press release from the Governor’s Office said Department of Environmental Quality director Sonja Nowakowski will chair the task force and Gianforte will appoint members of the task force “in the coming days,” with its first meeting planned for Sept. 22. “After four years of failed Biden energy policies that drove up energy costs, we need innovative ideas to unleash American-made energy in our state. Montana is ready to lead, and this task force will build on our natural strengths as a state rich in energy resources.”The task force is charged with providing shot- and long-term recommendations and strategies for the state to increase the supply of affordable and reliable energy options. Gianforte has repeatedly stated that Montana stands ready to help President Donald Trump’s efforts towards unleashing America’s energy resources.