Montana Incentives and Laws for Other
The list below contains summaries of all Montana incentives and laws related to Other.
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Production Property Tax Incentive
Property tax rate abatements are available for qualified biodiesel, biomass, biogas, and ethanol production facilities. These incentives are available during facility construction and for the first 15 years after the facility begins operation or the related equipment is purchased. The total time of the qualifying period may not exceed 19 years. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 15-24-3111)
Laws and Regulations
Biofuels Promotion
In support of the "25 x 25" initiative to increase production of renewable energy by the agricultural community, the Montana legislature encourages the development of a broad spectrum of renewable energy resources, including biofuels, with the goal of agriculture providing 25% of the total energy consumed in the United States by the year 2025. (Reference House Joint Resolution 6, 2007)
Alternative Fuel Promotion
The state of Montana encourages the use of alternative fuels and fuel blends to the extent that doing so produces environmental and economic benefits to the citizens of Montana. The Montana Legislature recommends several guidelines for the development of a state alternative fuels policy, including the following: 1) encourage the use of self-sufficient markets; 2) any state alternative fuels program should have measurable benefits and state agencies must communicate these benefits to the public; 3) state and local governments are encouraged to set an example with their vehicle fleets by using alternative fuels and fuel blends. The state also encourages alternative fuel and fuel blend production. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 90-4-1011)