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Energy Conservation Tax Incentives

Many home and small business energy investments are eligible for federal tax incentives. Additionally, some utilities offer rebates for certain energy upgrades.

Federal Tax Incentives

Information on federal tax incentives may be found on the Department of Energy’s website

State Tax Incentives

The State of Montana no longer offers tax incentives for energy upgrades. The 67^th Montana Legislature made several changes to Montana’s tax code including the elimination of energy-related tax credits. These credits may no longer be claimed after Tax Year 2021. Additional information is located on the Montana Department of Revenues website.

Utility Incentive Information

Universal Systems Benefits (USB) Funds:

Most Montana utilities have long participated in and funded energy efficiency and low-income energy assistance activities through their electric and natural gas rates. In the restructuring of Montana’s energy industry, it was decided that continuing such activities was important for Montanans. Therefore, the Montana Legislature established the Universal System Benefits (USB) Charge. NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities are required to collect USB funds from their customers to fund eligible activities, including energy efficiency programs, low-income energy assistance, and activities to develop renewable energy resources. This regulated charge is listed as "USBC" on your billing statement. Contact your local utility to find out about financial assistance for energy conservation projects.

Available Funding:

69-8-4 MCA sets requirements for utility commitments to USB programs. If a utility’s credit for internal activities does not fully satisfy the annual set funding provisions, the utility sends the remaining funding to Department of Revenue (DOR) who then works with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to split available funding between agencies. Funding dedicated to DEQ is directed to provide for universal system benefits programs other than low-income energy assistance; essentially funding toward energy conservation and renewable resource projects and applications. Because USB charges are an additional fee placed on each electric utility customer’s bill; projects/applications should be focused on electricity use reduction or production. Program funding must be spent in the service territory from which the money was received.

Funding inquiries for potential projects can be directed to Bonnie Rouse at BRouse@mt.gov

Renewable Energy Tax & Other Incentives

Renewable Energy Tax and Other Incentives

Montana Incentives for Renewable Energy

There are many incentives available to Montana residents, businesses, and developers looking to invest in clean energy solutions within Montana. These incentives can help reduce the costs associated with implementing clean energy.

For Montana residents looking to implement clean energy projects in their homes, the most common state incentives used are:

The Alternative Energy Loan Program, which offers low-interest loans for up to $40,000 with repayment up to ten years.

For renewable energy developers looking to implement clean energy projects in Montana, the most common state incentives used are:

15-24-1401- A 50 percent reduction on the local mill levy phased out over nine years for renewable energy systems larger than 1 MW.
15-6-157- A lower property tax rate for transmission lines primarily carrying renewable energy.
A lower property tax rate for carbon capture and sequestration equipment, including carbon dioxide transport pipelines.

The tax incentives are updated to cover the 2022 tax year. Forms from previous years are available from the Department of Revenue.

For federal tax incentives, see Federal Tax Incentives-Tax Incentives Assistance Project.

Descriptions of all renewable energy incentives available in Montana can be found below.

Tax Incentives

15-6-157 - Lower Property Tax Rate for transmission lines carrying renewable energy

Topic:	Lower property tax rates for transmission lines carrying renewable energy
Citation:	15-6-157 MCA
Summary:	Transmission lines with firm contracts to carry electricity from certain renewable energy facilities are eligible to be classified as in class fourteen, which is taxed at 3 percent of its market value.
Contact:	Department of Environmental Quality; also, Department of Revenue, 406-444-6900

15-6-224 - Property tax exemption for buildings using renewable energy

Topic:	Property tax exemption for buildings using renewable energy
Citation:	15-6-224 MCA
Summary:	Certain amounts ($20,000 for a single-family residential dwelling or $100,000 for all other structures) of the assessed value of non-fossil forms of energy generation equipment or low-emission wood or biomass combustors are exempt from property taxes for 10 years following installation.
Contact:	Department of Revenue, 406-444-6900; use state tax form AB-14 for individuals or for businesses

15-6-225 - Property tax exemption for renewable generating facilities under 1 MW

Topic:	Property tax exemption for renewable generating facilities under 1 MW
Citation:	15-6-225 MCA
Summary:	New generating facilities with nameplate capacity of less than 1 MW and using an alternative renewable energy source are exempt from property taxes for 5 years after start of operation.
Contact:	No special form needed; contact Department of Revenue's local county office for more information

15-24-1401 - Property tax reduction for renewable generating facilities of 1 MW or greater

Topic:	Property tax reduction for renewable generating facilities of 1 MW or greater
Citation:	15-24-1401 MCA
Summary:	Generating plants producing 1 megawatt or more by means of an alternative renewable energy source are eligible for the new or expanded industry property tax reduction on the local mill levy during the first nine years of operation, subject to approval by the local government. If so approved, the facility is taxed at 50 percent of its taxable value in the first five years after the construction permit is issued. Each year thereafter, the percentage is increased by equal percentages until the full taxable value is attained in the tenth year. The tax reduction applies only to taxes levied for the local high schools and elementary schools and for the local government offering the reduction.
Contact:	No special form needed; contact Department of Revenue's local county office for more information

15-24-3101 - Property tax abatement for renewable energy generating facilities

Topic:	Property tax abatement for renewable energy generating facilities
Citation:	15-24-3101 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Certain renewable energy facilities and equipment are eligible for a property tax abatement of 50 percent for up to 19 years. This abatement applies to all mills levied against the qualifying facility or equipment. Renewable energy research and development equipment, up to the first $1 million of value, also is eligible to receive the abatement.
Contact:	Department of Environmental Quality; also, Department of Revenue, 406-444-6900

15-72-101 - Exemption from wholesale energy transaction tax

Topic:	Exemption from wholesale energy transaction tax
Citation:	15-72-101 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Electricity from wind generation on state lands is exempt from the wholesale energy transaction tax of $0.00015/kWh transmitted. Electricity from any source, including renewables, that is generated on a reservation is exempt if it is for delivery out of state. Electricity generated by a US government agency for delivery outside the state and electricity from any source delivered to members of a cooperative or municipal is exempt from the WET tax.
Contact:	Department of Revenue, 406-444-6900; WET Form

Other Financial Incentives

1. Renewable resource grant and loan program

Topic:	Renewable resource grant and loan program
Citation:	85-1-601 et seq. MCA
Summary:	The renewable resource grant and loan program is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Historically the program primarily has funded water projects, but it does offer grants to renewable energy projects of state, local, or tribal government entities. On a biennial basis, DNRC evaluates and recommends projects to the Legislature for funding.
Contact:	Pam Smith, DNRC, 406-444-6839

2. Local government revenue bonds

Topic:	Local government revenue bonds
Citation:	90-5-101 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Limited obligation local government bonds ("special revenue bonds") may be issued for qualified electric energy generation facilities, including those powered by renewables. These bonds generally are secured by the project itself. The taxing power or general credit of the government may not be used to secure the bonds. Local governments may not operate any project financed by the sale of revenue bonds as a business except to lease it to some other party. These bonds are exempt from state taxes and may qualify for federal tax incentives. The tax-exemption feature allows funds to be borrowed at a significantly lower rate (1-2 percent) than possible with taxable bonds. There are various restrictions on how such bonds may be used. Because of the legal complexity of a bond issue, retaining bond counsel is important. The total amount of special revenue bonds that can be issued by state and local governments combined is capped, which theoretically could limit a government’s ability to issue new bonds for a generation facility.
Contact:	Any interested county or municipality

Loan Programs

1. Microbusiness Loan Program

Topic:	Microbusiness Loan Program
Citation:	17-6-401 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Businesses producing energy using an alternative renewable energy source are eligible for microbusiness loans, which are capped at $100,000. A microbusiness is a Montana-based company with fewer than ten full-time employees and a gross annual revenue of less than $1 million. Application for a loan is made to a certified microbusiness development corporation; there currently are five located around the state.
Contact:	Anne Pichette, Program Specialist, Department of Commerce, (406) 841-2751 or visit the website to find locations of the nearest microbusiness development corporation

2. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program

Alternative energy revolving loan program
Topic:	Alternative energy revolving loan program
Citation:	75-25-101 et seq. MCA
Summary:	The alternative energy revolving loan program offers low-interest loans for up to $40,000 with repayment up to ten years. The loans are for the purpose of installing alternative energy systems that generate energy for the building occupant's own use or for net metering. Energy conservation measures may also be financed along with the alternative energy project. The number of loans that will be made is subject to funding availability. The projects must be located in Montana.
Contact:	Alternative energy revolving loan program; Ben Brouwer, Department of Environmental Quality, 406-444-6586

3. Montana Beginning Farm/Ranch Loan Program

Topic:	Montana Beginning Farm/Ranch Loan Program
Citation:	80-12-201 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Loans subsidized by tax-exempt bonds issued by the Montana Agricultural Loan Authority may be used for the production of energy using an alternative renewable energy source. The program is run through existing private agricultural lenders. The intent is to provide lower interest (1-2 percent below market) loans up to $477,000 to eligible beginning ag operators. To meet IRS regulations, the energy generated must be used within the agricultural operation.
Contact:	Department of Agriculture, 406-444-5420

Programs Through Utilities

1. Small Power Production Facilities ("Qualifying Facilities")

Topic:	Small Power Production Facilities ("Qualifying Facilities")
Citation:	69-3-601 et seq. MCA
Summary:	The Public Service Commission sets special rates at which NorthWestern Energy or Montana-Dakota Utilities must buy power from qualifying facilities that either 1) use renewable resources or waste materials or 2) cogenerate. Flathead Electric Coop is the only rural electric cooperative that must offer QF contracts. It is regulated directly by FERC. The nameplate capacity of eligible facilities can be no more than 80 MW according to federal legislation. The rates set by the PSC must be in compliance with the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). The PSC requires QFs larger than 10 MW to go through an RFP process to obtain a long-term contract. Between solicitations, QFs larger than 10 MW can sell to the utility at a tariffed short-term rate. NWE is the only Montana utility with QFs; its tariffs are available on its website. The 2003 Legislature passed HB417, which repeals all Montana mini-PURPA, contingent on repeal of federal PURPA. It would not affect any legal action or agreement made prior to the repeal.
Contact:	Frank Bennett, NorthWestern Energy, 406-497-2536; Darcy Neigum, Montana-Dakota Utilities, 701-222-7757; John Goroski, Flathead Electric Cooperative, 406-751-4468; Utility Division, Public Service Commission, 406-444-6199

2. Consumer Protection

Topic:	Consumer Protection
Citation:	69-3-1404(2) MCA
Summary:	The Public Service Commission has the authority to regulate abusive practices by suppliers and others. The PSC requires suppliers to substantiate any claims that their natural gas is from renewable resources. (See ARM 38.5.6010 Claims Made In Marketing Natural Gas.)
Contact:	Utility Division, Public Service Commission, 406-444-6199

3. Retail Green Power

Topic:	Retail Green Power
Citation:	69-8-210(2) MCA
Summary:	NorthWestern Energy must offer customers an opportunity to purchase a separately marketed (and possibly differently priced) product composed of power from biomass, wind, solar or geothermal resources. The PSC ensures that these resources have been certified as meeting industry-accepted standards.
Contact:	NorthWestern Energy Green Power; Utility Division, Public Service Commission, 406-444-6199

4. Universal System Benefits Programs

Topic:	Universal System Benefits Programs
Citation:	9-8-402 MCA
Summary:	All distribution utilities and cooperatives must collect a Universal System Benefits Charge (USBC), which is used for low-income assistance and weatherization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and R&D programs. Utilities and cooperatives may manage their own USB program, or may pay into state funds that implement the USB program. The charge is set at a level rate that would have generated 2.4 percent of each utility’s 1995 retail sales revenue at 1995 sales volumes. However, the amount that can be charged to large customers is capped. Therefore, the total annual collection is less than 2.4 percent of the total utility and co-op revenue. Since actual loads vary year to year, total USBC collections also vary. The largest program is run by NorthWestern Energy.
Contact:	NorthWestern Energy, 406-497-2329; Tamie Aberle, Montana-Dakota Utilities, 701-222-7856; Utility Division, Public Service Commission, 406-444-6199

5. Net Metering

Topic:	Net Metering
Citation:	69-8-601 et seq. MCA
Summary:	Net metering is an arrangement that allows surplus energy generated by the customer’s renewable energy system to go back onto the utility electric system. The customer’s meter measures the electricity the customer uses from the utility system less the electricity the customer’s system puts back. The customer receives "credit" at retail rates for the electricity put back on the system, up to the amount of power the customer actually consumes at the location.
Contact:	Pamela Hanson, NorthWestern Energy, 406-497-3343, or see NWE’s interconnection agreement; Tamie Aberle, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., 701-222-7856; Utility Division, Public Service Commission, 406-444-6199; your local co-op office

Other Programs that Support Renewables

1. Special Improvement Districts

Topic:	Special Improvement Districts
Citation:	7-12-4101 et seq. MCA
Summary:	A city or town council may create a special improvement district for the purchase, installation, maintenance, and management of alternative energy production facilities. Under certain conditions, abutting property in the county can be included in a district. Property owners in the district are assessed a fee to pay for the investment and operation of the facilities.
Contact:	The relevant local government

2. Solar Easements

Topic:	Solar Easements
Citation:	70-17-301 MCA
Summary:	Property owners may create an easement to ensure access to solar radiation. It must be created in writing and is subject to the same conveyancing and instrument recording requirements as other easements on real property.
Contact:	County clerk and recorder

3. Wind Easements

Topic:	Solar Easements
Citation:	70-17-401 et seq. MCA
Summary:	A wind easement is an interest in real property to ensure access to wind. A property owner may grant a wind easement in the same manner and with the same effect as the conveyance of an interest in real property. The wind easement runs with the real property on and over which the wind resource flows and may not be severed from the property. A wind easement doesn’t affect rights belonging to or the dominance of the mineral estate. It is not an easement or grant of right of way for transmission lines.
Contact:	County clerk and recorder

Ethanol and Biodiesel Incentives

1. Use of Ethanol-Blended Fuel By State Vehicles

Topic:	Use of Ethanol-Blended Fuel By State Vehicles
Citation:	2-17-414 MCA
Summary:	All branches of state government and state institutions of higher education owning or operating a motor vehicle capable of burning ethanol-blended fuel shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that those vehicles use ethanol-blended fuel if that fuel is commercially available and competitively priced.
Contact:	Individual agencies and institutions

2. Property Tax Exemption for Ethanol Production Facilities and Canola Seed Oil Processing Facilities

Topic:	Property Tax Exemption for Ethanol Production Facilities and Canola Seed Oil Processing Facilities
Citation:	15-6-220 MCA
Summary:	All manufacturing machinery, fixtures, equipment, and tools used for the production of ethanol from grain during the course of the construction of an ethanol manufacturing facility and for 10 years after initial production of ethanol from the facility are exempt from property taxes. Machinery and equipment used in a canola seed oil processing facility are exempt from property taxes.
Contact:	State property tax exemption forms are available at the Department of Revenue’s county office

3. Special Fuels Tax Exemption for Certain Biodiesel

Topic:	Special Fuels Tax Exemption for Certain Biodiesel
Citation:	15-70-405 MCA
Summary:	Up to 2,500 gallons annually of biodiesel fuel from waste vegetable oil feedstock used for the operation of motor vehicles on public roads and highways is exempt from the special fuels tax, if the producer owns or controls those vehicles.
Contact:	Department of Transportation, 406-444-7672

4. Refund for Fuel Taxes Paid on Biodiesel

Topic:	Refund for Fuel Taxes Paid on Biodiesel
Citation:	15-70-433 MCA
Summary:	A distributor may claim a refund equal to 2 cents a gallon on the fuel tax on biodiesel made entirely from ingredients produced in Montana. The owner or operator of a retail motor fuel outlet may claim a refund equal to 1 cent a gallon.
Contact:	Department of Transportation, 406-444-7672; use the refund form

5. Tax Incentive for Production of Alcohol

Topic:	Tax Incentive for Production of Alcohol
Citation:	15-70-522 MCA
Summary:	There is a 20 cents a gallon tax incentive for alcohol produced in Montana from 100 percent Montana agricultural products, including Montana wood or wood products. The amount of the incentive is reduced proportionately if agricultural or wood products not from Montana are used in the production of the alcohol. Total payments of the incentive can’t exceed $6 million in any consecutive 12-month period. An individual alcohol distributor can’t receive incentive payments exceeding $2 million in any consecutive 12-month period. These benefits are available for the first six years of production. To receive the incentive payments, an alcohol distributor must provide a written plan to the Department of Transportation at least 24 months before the anticipated collection of the incentives.
Contact:	Department of Transportation, 406-444-7672

"Clean and Green" Property Tax Incentives

In 2007, the Legislature passed House Bill 3 (May special session) that established property tax incentives to encourage energy projects with less environmental impact than conventional facilities. The “Clean and Green” incentives come in three forms.

First, certain facilities and equipment (included in the list below) can be classified as either Class 14 or Class 15 Property ( 15-6-157 and 15-6-158, MCA). These classes are taxed at 3 percent of market value; previously, these facilities may have been taxed at a higher percent of their market value. To qualify for the 3 percent tax rate, the standard prevailing wages for heavy construction must be paid during construction and some other qualifications may also apply.

Second, high-voltage direct-current converter stations that are constructed in a location and manner so that the station can direct power to two different regional power grids can be classified as Class 16 property. Class 16 property is taxed at 2.25 percent of market value.

Third, a subset of Class 14, 15, and 16 properties are eligible for a property tax abatement of 50 percent for up to 19 years ( 15-24-3101 et seq. MCA). This abatement applies to all mills levied against the qualifying facility or equipment. For qualifying clean advanced coal research and development equipment or for renewable energy research and development equipment, only the first $1 million of the value receives the abatement.

The Department of Environmental Quality must certify that certain transmission lines, carbon dioxide pipelines and liquid fuel pipelines qualify as Class 14 or 15 property. The Department also certifies any facility or equipment seeking the property tax abatement. A taxpayer starts the process by filling out the appropriate application. Projects eligible for these property tax classifications and abatements are likely to have unique characteristics, so a follow-up interview or inspection may be necessary.

Rules setting the framework for “Clean and Green” certification are at ARM 17.80.201 and 17.80.202. Rules for alternating current transmission lines are at ARM 17.80.203 and ARM 17.80.225. Rules for carbon dioxide pipelines are at ARM 17.80.204. Rules for enhanced oil recovery equipment are at ARM 17.80.205-206. Once the property is certified, the Department of Revenue applies and administers the property tax just as with any other facility. DOR rules are ARM 42.4.4114 and 42.4.4115.

For additional information, contact:

Ben Brouwer
(406) 444-6588

For CO2 pipelines and enhanced oil recovery equipment, contact:

Montana DEQ Air Quality Bureau
(406) 444-3490
DEQ-ARMB-ADMIN@mt.gov

Types of facilities that may qualify for "Clean and Green" incentives:

biodiesel production facility
biogas production facility
biomass gasification facility
coal gasification facility that sequesters carbon dioxide
ethanol production facility
geothermal generating facility
integrated gasification combined cycle facility that sequesters carbon dioxide
a natural gas combined cycle facility
transmission lines and associated equipment and structures, including interconnections and converter stations
equipment used to capture and to prepare for transport carbon dioxide that will be sequestered or injected for the purpose of enhancing the recovery of oil and gas
carbon dioxide pipelines for the transportation of carbon dioxide for the purposes of sequestration or for use in closed-loop enhanced oil recovery operations
carbon sequestration equipment
equipment used in closed-loop enhanced oil recovery operations
qualified pipelines, including pumping and compression equipment, carrying “green” fuels.
all property or a portion of the property of a renewable energy manufacturing facility
research and development equipment for clean advanced coal or renewable energy technologies

Other Incentive Programs

The state has a variety of programs to encourage business activity. Some of these could apply to renewable energy businesses. Visit Department of Commerce's website for more information.

Online Resources

Understanding Energy in Montana

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Understanding Energy in Montana (2023)

Energy Statistics, Snapshots & Workbooks

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The following information, compiled by the Montana Energy Office, represents Montana’s recent energy generation and consumption. The Energy Snapshots present a one-page analyses each month of historic and current energy data for Montana. The statistics on energy production and consumption were assembled as part of studies prepared for the Legislature’s Environmental Quality Council. The most current version of the statistics are presented below as the Energy Source Workbooks broken out by sector. A comprehensive report covering energy systems and infrastructure in Montana can be found at Understanding Energy In Montana.

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Energy Source Statistics

The Energy Snapshots present a one-page analyses each quarter of historic and current energy data for Montana.

Natural Gas Tables Statistics - 2023 Update

Natural Gas Tables Statistics - 2023 Update
NG1 - Natural Gas Production and Average Wellhead Price, 1960-2020
NG2 - Natural Gas Consumption by Customer Class, 1960-2020
NG3 - Average Delivered Natural Gas Prices by Customer Class, 1960-2020
NG4 - Total Number of Customers, Average Natural Gas Consumption, and Annual Cost per Consumer by Customer Class 1980-2020
NG5 - Regulated Sales of Natural Gas by Gas Utilities,* 1960-2020
NG6 - Largest Natural Gas Users in Montana as of late 2022

Petroleum Tables Statistics - 2023 Update

Petroleum Tables Statistics - 2023 Update
P1 - Average Daily Oil Production per Well and Annual Production by Region, 1960 - 2021
P2 - Crude Oil Production and Average Wellhead Prices, 1960 - 2022
P3 - Number of Producing Wells by Region and Number of Oil and Gas Wells Completed by Type, 1960 - 2021
P4 - Receipts at Montana Refineries by Source of Crude Oil, 1960-2021
P5 - Receipts at Montana Refineries by Source of Crude Oil, 2002-2021
P6 - Petroleum Product Consumption Estimates, 1960 - 2020
P7 - Transportation Petroleum Product Consumption Estimates, 1960 - 2020
P8 - Motor Fuel Use, 1960 - 2020
P8b - Estimated Motor Fuel Use Per Capita Per State, 2020
P9 - Gross Gasoline and Diesel Gallons Distributed in Montana FY 2015 - FY 2022
P10 - Average Retail Price of Regular Gasoline, 1990 - 2022
P11 - Estimated Price of Motor Fuel and Motor Fuel Taxes, 1970 - 2022
P12 - Estimated Average Monthly Retail Propane Price, 2014-2022
P13 - Oil and Natural Gas Production Tax, FY 1980 - 2021

Electricity Tables Statistics - 2023 Update

Electricity Tables Statistics - 2024
E1 - Electric Power Generating Capacity by Company and Plant as of October 2023
E1a - Montana Electric Power Generating Capacity by Fuel Type, 1970-2023 (Total MW Capacity)
E1b - Montana Electric Power Generating Capacity by Fuel Type, 1970-2023 (Total Percentage of Electricity Produced in Montana)
E2 - Net Electric Generation By Plant and Ownership, 2006-2022
E3 - Average Generation by Company; 2006-2010, 2011-2015, 2016-2020, and 2021-2022
E3a - Electricity Ownership Capacity in Montana by Company, 1970-2023
E3b - Average Annual Electric Generation by Largest Plants in Montana, 2016-2020
E4 - Annual Consumption of Fuels for Electric Generation, 1960-2022
E5 - Net Electric Generation by Type of Fuel Unit, 1960-2022
E6 - Annual Sales of Electricity by Sector, 1960-2022
E7 - Average Annual Prices for Electricity Sold, 1960-2022
E8 - Utility Retail Sales and Consumers by Utility Type, 2021 and 2022
E8a - Utility Retail Sales and Consumers by Utility Type by Utility, 2022
E9 - Montana Electricity Exports and Estimated Export Percentage, 1960-2022
E10 - Wind Electricity Production in Montana, 2005-2022

Coal Tables Workbook - 2023 Update

Coal Tables Statistics - 2023 Update
C1 - Coal Production by State and Coal Rank, 2021
C2 - Montana Coal Production and Average Mine Price by Rank of Coal, 1960-2020
C3 - Coal Production by Company in Montana, 1990-2021
C4 - Receipts of Montana Coal at Electric Utility Plants, 1980-2021
C5 - Distribution of Montana Coal by Destination, 1991-2020
C6 - Montana Coal Production, Employment and Severance Tax, 1980-2021

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Pipeline Information

Pipeline Crossings of Navigable Streams in Montana

This table lists crossings of Navigable Waters by major gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines throughout Montana consolidated in December 2015 by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

This data was provided in cooperation with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Montana Petroleum Association, and the companies that operate the pipelines.

Please contact Ben Brouwer at 406-444-6588 or by email at bbrouwer@mt.gov with any questions you have regarding the information. This listing meets the requirements of Senate Bill 368 as passed by the 2015 Legislature.

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Past Climate & Energy Planning Initiatives & Resources

2019 Climate Solutions Council

On Monday, July 1, 2019, Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued an Executive Order establishing the Montana Climate Solutions Council, tasking up to 30 Montanans with providing made-in-Montana recommendations and solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare the state for climate impacts, and address the needs of communities in transition through appropriate economic development and workforce strategies.

The work of the Council was documented through a series of recommendations published in an August 2020 action plan.

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