HB359 is an anti-solar bill that punishes rooftop solar customers and will cost Montana jobs. It will stunt private investment and economic growth, punishing the dozens of small businesses who install these systems in our state. #mtleg#mtpol#netmetering https://t.co/byFVwrZqFU
First look at energy policy for the 2021 session: "Observers agree that energy development in the next five years will determine whether Montana continues exporting electricity to other states. There is a risk that a poorly crafted tax would discourage development." #mtleg#mtpol
Citing a need to “level the playing field” on energy taxes, Montana’s majority Republican Legislature will consider raising taxes on wind and solar developments as the coal industry struggles. https://t.co/WIM2GlXcoJ
Solar is one of the top American job creators. In the 5 yr period between 2013 & 2018 #solar employment increased 70%, adding nearly 100,000 jobs. Overall U.S. employment grew only 9% during that same period. Read the National Solar Jobs Census 2018: https://t.co/Fa9ExDCPAu
The Solar Foundation released its 2018 National Solar Job census today. We read the report, and have the highlights for you. Montana showed growth, but looks can be deceiving... Read more: https://t.co/Q0jYtZE1d2 #solar#solarjobs@solarfound
We can't wait for the 8th Annual Montana Clean Energy Fair on Saturday! Join fellow renewable energy advocates for this free, family friendly, educational event. Workshops on solar, wind, batteries, policy, and more! Thank you to our generous sponsors! https://t.co/O1fXUmM1P7
Thrilled to co-sponsor a showing of "Reinventing Power: America's Renewable Energy Boom" with @SierraClub on August 9 in Bozeman. Stay for a discussion with members of MT's solar and wind industry. RSVP: https://t.co/LyouAJEZd4 #RenewableEnergy
“We are adding as many panels as we're allowed to by the state of Montana. Right now we are bound by the 50kW law. We are hopeful that someday the rules will change.” We are too. #MTLeg#mtpol#mtnews https://t.co/VdMPvVUASn