Hydrogen Laws and Incentives in Montana

The list below contains summaries of all Montana laws and incentives related to hydrogen.

Laws and Regulations

Carbon Penalty Prohibition

Local governments are prohibited from imposing penalties, fees, or taxes on carbon or carbon use, including but not limited to the carbon content of fuels or electricity in the transportation sector.

(Reference Montana Code Annotated 7-1-111 )

Energy Performance Contract Authorization

Government entities in Montana are authorized to enter into energy performance contracts to pay for energy efficiency improvements with energy savings, including savings from the use of energy-efficient vehicles.

(Reference Montana Code Annotated 90-4-1101)

State Incentives

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Replacement Grants

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers grants for the replacement of qualified medium- and heavy-duty diesel transit buses with new all-electric, diesel hybrid, compressed natural gas, or propane shuttle or transit buses. Funding is also available for the replacement of school buses and airport ground support vehicles with all-electric vehicles. The program is funded by Montana’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and the application, see the DEQ Volkswagen Settlement website.

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