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Repaid funds immediately \"revolve\" to support a new borrower.   A maximum principal of $40,000 per loan is available at a variable interest rate (typically about 3.25%). Repayment periods can last up to ten years.   Applicants will be subject to standard credit checks, site audits, and technical plan reviews. Due to a limited budget and the revolving nature of the fund, disbursement may not take place immediately upon approval.   Additional information is available from the DEQ website.","$v":"$A","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2158,"o":"Montana Solar and Wind Easements","$t":"e$","$u":"In Montana, property owners neighboring either a solar or wind energy system may voluntarily agree to easements protecting energy access. Easements are considered \"attached\" to the properties, but they may not add taxable value.   At a minimum, easements should contain legal descriptions of the subject properties, quantitative measures of angles or affected airspace, compensation provisions, and terms and conditions which would result in the easement's modification or nullification.   Easements are usually stored by local or county recorders. In some cases, they must be notarized before going into effect.","$v":"$A","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2010,"o":"NorthWestern Energy - USB Renewable Energy Fund","$t":"https://northwesternenergy.com/account-services/for-business/energy-efficiency-for-business/e-renewable-incentives","$u":"Rebate programs are available through NorthWestern Energy for customers making energy efficiency improvements or adopting renewable energy technology on their site. Funding for rebates comes from the state Universal System Benefits Program and is collected through a surcharge on customer bills.   Available programs and offers will vary from time to time. Regular programs offer financial assistance to low-income customers and support educational initiatives on renewable energy.   The E+ program supports public-sector facilities and nonprofits adopting renewable energy. Broad Benefits, a different program, incentivizes businesses to install solar photovoltaic panels.   Additional information is available from the NWE website.","$v":"Utility","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2764,"o":"Net Metering","$t":"e$","$u":"Since 1999, all private utilities in Montana (such as NorthWest Energy) have been required to offer net metering contracts to their renewable energy customers. Any solar, hydroelectric, or wind system rated for under 50 kilowatts is eligible to participate.   Montana takes a \"right to net meter\" approach. It is unlawful for a utility to force net metering applicants to comply with any interconnection standards beyond those set by the IEEE, UL, or National Electric/Electrical Safety Codes. 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Additional information is available from individual utilities.","$v":"$A","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2186,"o":"Alternative Energy Investment Tax Credit","$t":"https://app.mt.gov/myrevenue/Endpoint/Form/170","$u":"In Montana, there are corporate tax exemptions for businesses making depreciable investments of at least $5,000 in renewable energy systems and technologies. Exemptions last for seven years and can additionally apply to new construction and component manufacturing. If a renewable energy system under net metering is claimed, only NEG credits are considered exempt.   Incentive extensions may apply to systems and investments on reservation land.","$v":"$A","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2201,"o":"Property Tax Abatement for Production and Manufacturing Facilities","$t":"http://deq.mt.gov/Energy/PropertyTaxIncentives.mcpx","$u":"In Montana, property owners may be eligible for tax abatements on renewable energy systems or equipment used to manufacture renewable energy components. The subject of the abatement will only be assessed at 50% of its value for up to nineteen years.   To qualify, the subject of the abatement must have been built or installed after 2007 and be certified by the Department of Environmental Quality. Additional information is available from the DEQ website.","$v":"$A","$w":"x","$x":"$r"},{"$":2382,"o":"Interconnection Standards","$t":"e$","$u":"Currently, grid interconnection for renewable energy systems in Montana is not standardized on a central level. However, there is a capacity ceiling of 10 MW for systems that are eligible for interconnection.   Previous standards, repealed in 2010, required renewable energy facilities to meet IEEE/NESC/UL standards and required utilities to offer net metering contracts. Systems were not divided into regulatory tiers, but there was a capacity ceiling of 50 kW for net metering.   Individual utilities, such as NorthWestern Energy, may establish their own interconnection standards. 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