Montana

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Mandatory Utility Green Power Option

Last DSIRE Review: 05/16/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Montana
Incentive Type:	Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric
Applicable Sectors:	Utility, NorthWestern Energy
Authority 1: Date Enacted:	MCA 69-8-210 5/5/2003

Summary:

In Montana, regulated electric utilities are required to offer customers the option of purchasing electricity generated by certified, environmentally-preferred resources that include, but are not limited to, wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. NorthWestern Energy implemented a green-power program ("E+ Green") in June 2003.

Contact:

	Will Rosquist Montana Public Service Commission 1701 Prospect Avenue Vista Building Helena, MT 59620-2601 Phone: (406) 444-6359 Phone 2: (406) 444-6199 Fax: (406) 444-7618 E-Mail: wrosquist@mt.gov Web Site: http://www.psc.mt.gov/

	Public Information NorthWestern Energy 40 East Broadway Butte, MT 59701 Phone: (888) 467-2669 Web Site: http://www.northwesternenergy.com

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