Montana Renewable Resource Development Action Plan

The Montana Renewables Development Action Plan is now available online. The report was developed by a consortium of our regional partners. It explores the opportunities and barriers of renewable resource development in Montana and provides recommendations for next steps. As a result, we learned that almost 360 MW of transmission capacity is available to move power from Montana to the Northwest, and we are able to dynamically transfer 1000 MW of variable energy resources to the west coast.

Goals:

  1. Identify opportunities/markets associated with Montana renewable energy exports.
  2. Identify barriers and possible solutions to transmission and market access.
  3. Scope costs and risks to all parties associated with potential solutions.
  4. Identify and recommend appropriate forums and leaders to address identified barriers.

Meetings & Outcomes

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