Montana

Description: In May 2007, Montana enacted legislation (H.B. 3) that allows a property tax abatement for new renewable energy production facilities, new renewable energy manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy research and development equipment. Eligible facilities and equipment are assessed at 50% of their taxable value. For the purposes of this policy, "renewable energy" includes waste heat sources such as CHP.
 
Links:

• Authority 1:  Montana Code Annotated § 15-24-3111
• Authority 2: Montana Code Annotated § 15-6-157
• Additional details of the grant program can be found in the DSIRE database.

Contact:
Information Specialist - MT Dept. of Rev.
Montana Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 5805
Helena, MT 59604-5805
Phone: (406) 444-6900
Web Site: http://mt.gov/revenue/

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Description: MDU Co. provides standby service to customers through individual contracts only. A rate similar to what an individual contract might look like is Rate 30, which includes a reservation fee, moderate demand charges and moderate energy charges. The billing demand is based upon the 15 minute maximum during a month. There is no ratchet in place. This is viewed as neutral toward CHP.

NorthWestern Energy LLC charges standby service through individual contracts as well. Customers would then be charged under a regular tariff, which typically have moderate demand and energy charges. Demand charges are also based upon the 15 minute maximum during a month. This is viewed as neutral toward CHP.

Links:

• Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.’s rates can be found here
• NorthWestern Energy LLC’s rates can be found here
• More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partnership website.

Last Updated 08/27/2009

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