Montana State Legislature
2013-2014 Energy and Telecommunication Interim Committee
The ETIC has completed its work for the interim.
A final report on Montana's Renewable Portfolio Standard is available HERE.
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Rural Electric Cooperatives Bill
- Representative Mike Lang (R)
- Representative Mary McNally (D)
- Representative Keith Regier (R)--Vice Chair
- Representative Tom Steenberg (D)
- Senator Edward Buttery(R)
- Senator Robyn Driscoll(D)
- Senator Cliff Larsen(D)--Chair
- Senator Alan Olson(R)
Studies |
Senate Joint Resolution No. 6 |
SJ 6 -- Study the Montana Renewable Power Production and Rural Economic Development Act |
RPS Introduction -- ETIC staff |
RPS Other States -- ETIC staff |
RPS Questionnaire -- ETIC staff |
RPS Environmental Impacts -- ETIC staff |
RPS Environmental Impacts (Follow-up) -- ETIC staff |
RPS Customer Impacts -- ETIC staff |
Green Schools |
March Background Report -- ETIC staff |
Statutory Duties |
Public comments received |
PSC Overviews |
June 2013 |
2012 |
2013 Utilities and Coops & Large Customers |
Publications |
A Citizen's Guide to Montana Energy Law |
Understanding Energy in Montana |
Other Topics |
NWE Bill Analysis |
MDU Bill Analysis |
Rural Cooperative Bill Analysis |
2013 Energy and Telecommunications Legislation |
- Final Agenda
- Minutes Log - Sept. 12, Day 1
- Minutes Log - Sept. 13, Day 2
- Final Work Plan
- Final Decision Matrix
- RPS Other Rocky Mountain States
- RPS Draft Questionnaires
- Harlowton Map
- Pictures from Tours
- Economic Impact Statement (EIS) for QF Rulemaking
- Commissioner Kavulla's response to EIS
- ETIC Objection to QF Rulemaking
- June Meeting Minutes
- Final Agenda
- Minutes Log
- RPS Survey Results
- RPS Environmental Impacts (Follow-up to November report)
- RPS Customer Impacts
- Renewable Energy Credit Reports
- Attorney General's Opinion on Prepaid Wireless and 9-1-1
- Pipeline Safety (One-Call) Update on Federal Rulemaking
- Green Schools Background Report
- Alternative Energy and Conservation Tax Incentives
- Update on PSC's USB Investigation: Final report
- 2013 USB Reports
- Agenda
- Minutes Log
- Draft RPS Report
- Request for Public Comment
- Findings and Recommendations Worksheet
- Committee Comments Received (as of June 30)
- All Public Comments Received (as of June 30)
- Public Comment Summary
- Universal System Benefits Program -- Legislative Audit Division
- Understanding Energy in Montana -- DEQ and Legislative Staff
- Citizens Guide to Montana Energy Law -- Legislative Staff
- Federal CO2 Rules -- EPA Overview
- Public Service Commission Proposed Legislation
- Final Agenda
- Minutes Log
- RPS Draft Report
- RPS Draft Findings
- LCet01 -- RPS cost/benefit tracking draft legislation
- Public Comment
- LCet02 -- Wireless 9-1-1 Fund draft legislation
- DNRC Hydro Report, 85-1-501, MCA
- 111d Letters to Legislative Council and EQC
- 111d Public Comment Letters
Dept. of Public Service Regulation
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