montana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-d5f7b46179020c58.pdf

A coalition of organizations wrote to Governor Steve Bullock of Montana advocating for the expansion of energy-efficiency programs to meet Clean Power Plan compliance. The letter argues that energy efficiency is the lowest-cost demand-side resource, capable of reducing emissions quickly while creating local jobs and lowering consumer utility bills. It suggests that implementing specific policies—such as updated building codes, energy-savings targets, and combined heat and power generation—could meet nearly 20 percent of Montana's 2030 compliance limit, potentially saving the state $84 million and avoiding 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most economical demand-side energy resource, being cheaper than renewables or electric and gas generation, and is the only option that simultaneously reduces emissions, creates local jobs, and lowers energy bills for residents and businesses.
• The document identifies several non-utility administered energy-efficiency opportunities for Montana, including combined heat and power generation, building energy codes with green building certification, residential retrofit financing, and energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs).
• Implementing a combination of energy-savings targets, updated building energy codes, and increased combined heat and power generation could meet nearly 20 percent of Montana's 2030 compliance limit under the Clean Power Plan, resulting in $84 million in savings and the avoidance of nearly 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution.
• The signatories recommend that Montana opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions if the state decides to submit a plan to avoid a Federal Plan.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). montana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-d5f7b46179020c58.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Montana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. montana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-d5f7b46179020c58.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Montana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016montanacppletter3216d5f7b46179020c58pdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{montana\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-d5f7b46179020c58.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Montana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }