Per Erika Barnett: It is my opinion that the County should oppose SB 154, as it directly aims to discourage the use of net metering systems through eliminating incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits. As you know, tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar as a viable/comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. Montana should be looking to support renewable energy, and net metering systems are an important way for residents to utilize solar energy. Supporting this bill would be opposing renewable energy.
This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems, which directly goes against the whole purpose of the program: to fund technology development and demonstration by "developing storage systems specifically designed to store energy generated from eligible renewable resources," and "advancing the development of alternative energy systems" (90-4-1005).
This bill makes it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy. By opposing this bill, Missoula County could show how dedicated they are to the future of renewable energy production.
Sending the following message to Senators Barrett, Malek and Wolken: Senators Barrett, Malek, and Wolken,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, before Senate Energy and Telecommunications this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard on the Senate floor this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Representatives Hertz, McConnell, Morigeau, and Olsen,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard in House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Sent the following to local Representatives for an afternoon floor session this afternoon: Representatives, Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard on the House floor this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy. Please oppose SB 154.
Per Erika Barnett:
ReplyDeleteIt is my opinion that the County should oppose SB 154, as it directly aims to discourage the use of net metering systems through eliminating incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits. As you know, tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar as a viable/comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. Montana should be looking to support renewable energy, and net metering systems are an important way for residents to utilize solar energy. Supporting this bill would be opposing renewable energy.
This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems, which directly goes against the whole purpose of the program: to fund technology development and demonstration by "developing storage systems specifically designed to store energy generated from eligible renewable resources," and "advancing the development of alternative energy systems" (90-4-1005).
This bill makes it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy. By opposing this bill, Missoula County could show how dedicated they are to the future of renewable energy production.
Sending the following message to Senators Barrett, Malek and Wolken:
ReplyDeleteSenators Barrett, Malek, and Wolken,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, before Senate Energy and Telecommunications this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Please oppose SB 154.
Sending today at noon:
ReplyDeleteSenators,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard on the Senate floor this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Please oppose SB 154.
To be sent Monday at 2:00:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives Hertz, McConnell, Morigeau, and Olsen,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard in House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Please oppose SB 154.
Sent the following to local Representatives for an afternoon floor session this afternoon:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives,
Missoula County opposes SB 154 - Revise net metering incentives, being heard on the House floor this afternoon. SB 154 would eliminate incentives, such as tax exemptions and credits to those using net metering systems. Tax incentives are vital to encouraging the practicality of utilizing solar energy and a comparable energy source to conventional energy generation. This bill also seeks to prohibit the use of the energy development and demonstration grant program for net metering systems. These changes make it more difficult for residents and businesses to utilize renewable energy.
Please oppose SB 154.