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Montana

Montana has rich fossil fuel and renewable energy resources, with both the largest recoverable coal reserves and some of the best wind resources in the nation. Around half of in-state electricity generation is from renewables, complemented almost entirely by coal; the state accounts for around 5% of total U.S. coal production and exports 60% of in-state coal. While emissions decreased by 8% from 2005-2021, they are roughly the same as 1990 emissions levels.
Governor
Greg Gianforte (Republican)
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Policies Enacted or In Progress
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Policy Opportunities
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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Montana

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Montana Climate Solutions Plan

Climate Governance and Equity
Climate Governance 2020
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Montana received a D grade from Freeing the Grid.

Electricity
Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage 2023
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Securitization is authorized for coal plant retirement

Establishing Policies
Electricity
Coal Retirement 2019
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2021 IECC with amendments.

Buildings and Efficiency
Building Codes 2022
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019.

Buildings and Efficiency
Building Codes 2022
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Montana has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation and has active programs.

Establishing Policies
Buildings and Efficiency
Building Efficiency 2021

The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policies and does not include bills currently proposed in legislative sessions. The website is intended to illustrate the current status of policies for each state, as well as key resources and model states for each policy.

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