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MT SB294

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Olsen

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public utilities must develop plans by May 30, 2026, outlining options, timelines, and challenges for procuring 100% of retail energy sales from renewable resources, which may include hydroelectric power

  • Plans must also address options, timelines, and challenges for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to comply with Montana's constitutional mandate for a clean and healthful environment (Article IX, Section 1)

  • Utilities must submit plans to the Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee by June 1, 2026

  • The interim committee will review plans, invite public comment, and submit recommendations to the 70th Legislature

  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Requiring public utilities to report a plan for 100% renewables

Legislature

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Technology & Federal Relations2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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