MT ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Montana
Montana's rural character means longer restoration times when outages occur. Wildfire risk is increasing, and winter storms can isolate communities.
Montana Grid Reliability
Reliability
7/10
Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.5
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
5
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
13.3¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Montana
Wildfires
Winter storms
Rural infrastructure
High winds
Montana Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Montana Incentives & Rebates
Montana offers a state tax credit for residential solar (up to $1,000). Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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