Montana Department of Environmental Quality Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program

  • Low-interest 3.25% loans for alternative energy systems and energy conservation measures
  • Maximum loan amount: $40,000
  • Maximum loan term: 10 years
  • $0 down*, no pre-payment penalty
    • *closing costs include origination fee of $250 or 2% of loan amount, whichever is greater, and other fees of approximately $200.

  • Montana DEQ Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Website

DEQ Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

"Commercial and net metering alternative energy investments of $5,000 or more are eligible for up to 35% tax credit against individual or corporate tax on income generated by the investment. The credit may be only taken against net income produced by the eligible equipment or by certain associated business activities. Associated facilites, manufacturing plants producing alternative energy equipment and new or expanded businesses using the energy generated by the alternative energy investment may use the tax credit."

Montana DEQ Renewable Energy Tax Incentives Website

 

REAP (Rural Energy for America)

  • "Provides guaranteed loans (up to 75% of project costs) and grant funding (up to 25% of project costs) to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements."
  • Rural Energy for America Website

Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial Buildings

  • Business tax deductions for improving energy efficiency of commercial buildings
    • Building envelope
    • HVAC systems
    • Lighting
    • Renewable energy systems
    • Smart meters
    • Smart electric grid equipment
  • Energy.gov website

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

Flathead Electric Cooperative - Commercial Lighting Rebate Program

  • Implementing Sectro: Utility
  • Category: Financial Incentive
  • State: Montana
  • Incentive Type: Rebate Program
  • Flathead Electric Cooperative Website
  • Administrator: Flathead Electric Cooperative
  • Utilities: Flathead Eletric Coop Inc
  • Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Lighting
  • Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government, Agricultural
  • Incentive Amount: Retrofit lighting: varies; call to ask. New Construction Lighting: Varies; call to ask
  • Equipment Requirments: Requirements for specific lighting fixtures may be found on the program website

NorthWestern Energy Prescriptive and Custom Rebates

  • Lighting
  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigeration
  • Electronics & Appliances
  • Water Heating
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Motor Rewinds
  • Free energy appraisal
  • Electric and natural gas rebates
  • New or existing facilities
  • E+ Green Power
  • NorthWestern Energy Website

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co: Savings for your Business

"Montana-Dakota Utilities offers electric and natural gas incentive programs in Montana and natural gas incentives in South Dakota for commercial customers. There programs are designed to promote the conservation of electricity and natural gas. Click on your state to check out details of the programs avaliable. (There are no incentive programs for North Dakota and Wyoming commercial customers at this time).

If you have questions regarding Montana-Dakota's commercial incentive programs or would like to electronically submit your application you may send them to: EnergyRebates@mdu.com"

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Website

Flathead Electric Cooperative

Flathead Electric Cooperative Website

Missoula Electric Cooperative

"Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs: MEC offers a range of programs and measure opportunities to help serve our commercial customers and meet their conservation targets. Ther commercial sector in cludes robust programs in lighting and refrigeration, deemed measures in HVAC, envelope, plug load, and commercial kitchen equipment, and custom project opportunities for retorfit and new consstruction. Below are links to more information about some of our more successful commerical programs. "

Missoula Electric Cooperative Website

Bozeman Energy Project

  • Lower energy bills
  • Potential utility rebates
  • One-time cash incentive for City of Bozeman businesses up to $2,500
  • Public recognition
  • Access to education and resources
  • Staff Support
  • Bozeman Website

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

"You know your business. MMEC knows manufacturing. Together, we can create solutions that help you and your business succeed.

Our home office staff at Montana State University in Bozeman and our field staff throughout the state are ready to meet with you, discuss your business needs, draft solutions and see them through to completion."

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center Website

 

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