Bill > HB811

This bill proposes to increase the maximum generating capacity for customer-generated electricity systems from 50 kilowatts to 100 kilowatts, specifically modifying the definition of a "net metering system" within Montana's existing energy regulations. The change would allow customers who generate their own electricity through solar, wind, or hydropower to install larger on-site generation systems that can be connected to the utility's distribution grid. By expanding the allowable system size, the bill aims to provide customers with more flexibility in generating their own renewable energy, potentially enabling larger residential or small commercial installations to offset more of their electricity consumption. The bill includes a provision for immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval, meaning the new 100-kilowatt capacity limit would take effect as soon as the bill is signed into law. This modification is part of the broader legal framework governing electric utilities, net metering, and customer-generated electricity in Montana, and it could support increased adoption of small-scale renewable energy generation by individual customers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2787