Montana SB301 revises utility lines and facilities laws, allowing for optional ratemaking procedures for certain electric transmission facilities.
Montana SB301 generally revises utility lines and facilities laws, allowing the commission to grant a public utility a certificate of public convenience and necessity for electric transmission facility construction. It establishes optional ratemaking procedures and timelines for eligible public utilities, providing rulemaking authority. The bill defines advanced transmission technology and outlines the commission's considerations in determining the public interest. It also specifies the effective date of the act.
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