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Funding Resources
Funding Resources
| MT Renewable Energy Systems Exemption | |
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| Type of Incentive | Tax |
| Eligible States | MT |
| Eligible Technology | Backpressure Turbine, Boiler, Combustion Turbine, Condensing Turbine, Extracting Turbine, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other, Reciprocating Engine, Heat Recovery Generator, Stirling Engine |
| Eligible Fuel | Biogas, Biomass, Hydrogen, LFG, Municipal Solid Waste, Other |
| Eligible Project Size | All (MW) |
| Critical Information | The Renewable Energy Systems Exemption applies to non-fossil forms of energy generation equipment or low-emission wood or biomass combustors. These systems are exempt from property taxes for 10 years following installation. The exemption is for up to $20,000 for single-family residences or $100,000 for all other structures. This property is class 4 property and otherwise would be taxed on 3.46 percent of assessed value. |
| Start Date | 6/1/2005 |
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| Additional Information | Recognized forms of energy generation include solar, photovoltaics, passive solar, wind, solid waste, decomposition of organic wastes, anaerobic digestion, biomass, landfill gas, geothermal, fuel cells that do not require hydrocarbon fuel, small hydropower plants, and wood-burning systems. Montana Department of Revenue form AB-14 needs to be filed to qualify for the exemption. * This tax credit has no set expiration date. |
| Web Site | http://deq.mt.gov/Energy/renewable/taxincentrenew.asp#15-6-201(4) |
| Primary Contact | Georgia Brensdal 1100 North Last Chance Gulch P. O. Box 200902 Helena, MT 59620 U.S.A. Georgia Brensdal (gbrensdal@mt.gov) (406) 841-5240 (406) 444-1804 |