Montana
News
California utility wants to invest in Montana wind farm, Washington Post, July 20, 2010
Reports Relevant to Montana
Clean Energy Leadership in the Rockies: Competitive Positioning in the Emerging Green Economy, Headwater Economics, June 2010
"[D]ocuments how the Rocky Mountain Energy Producers — Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming — are growing New Energy economies despite the recession. These states are leading the way in the development and implementation of policies that drive innovation in both New Energy and Energy Efficiency. As a result, they are showing growth in green jobs exceeding the growth in total employment and the national rate of green job growth." -New Energy Rising in the Rockies
A few statistics about renewable energy in Montana and an oppurtunity to get involved.
Four governors Promote Clean Energy Initiative, Release Report
An article on the Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative established by the governors of Minnesota, Florida, Kansas, and Montana and calling for increased production of renewables, as well as energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and more low emissions vehicles.
Montana Renewable Energy Resources
An article on Montana's renewable energy resources and its history with these resources.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Montana.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the wind power capacity in Montana and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Montana (select your state).
A map of the geothermal resources in Montana.
Hydropower projects and potential in Montana, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
