SB294

Requiring public utilities to report a plan for 100% renewables

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB294 mandates public utilities to create plans for procuring 100% renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Montana SB294 requires public utilities to develop a plan for procuring 100% of their retail energy sales from renewable resources by May 30, 2026. The plan must outline options, timelines, and challenges, including the use of hydroelectric resources. It also mandates the inclusion of strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to comply with the state's constitutional duty to maintain a clean environment. The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee will review these plans, invite public comment, and submit recommendations to the 70th legislature.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Energy, Technology & Federal Relations--To Table

8 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Energy, Technology & Federal Relations