Montana has the smallest renewable energy incentives in the region after regulator’s vote

Solar energy’s prospects dimmed in Montana on Thursday as state regulators retooled incentives for renewable energy development.

Montana’s Public Service Commission voted to dramatically cut the guaranteed rates and contracts offered to solar projects no larger than 3 megawatts — projects large enough to power 540 or fewer homes.

The changes by the PSC make Montana’s incentives the smallest in the region, say renewable energy advocates, who said solar developers would likely move on to other states as a result.

By TOM LUTEY [email protected]

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