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LC 695

Revise laws related to integrated resource plans

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill to revise utility integrated resource plan requirements died in drafting before formal introduction, preventing changes to long-term energy infrastructure planning laws.

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Bill Summary · LC 695

Legislative bill overview

Bill LC 695 seeks to revise Montana's laws governing integrated resource plans (IRPs), which are long-term planning documents that utilities use to project energy needs and plan infrastructure investments. The bill died in the legislative drafting process in May 2025 before being formally introduced, suggesting the proposal did not advance past the preliminary stages.

Why is this important

Integrated resource plans directly affect utility customers through rates, grid reliability, and energy supply decisions. Montana utilities use IRPs to guide billions of dollars in infrastructure spending, making revisions to these planning requirements consequential for both consumers and the energy industry's transition toward renewable sources.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of planning requirements – Changes to IRP rules could expand or contract what utilities must consider (renewables, storage, grid modernization), affecting compliance costs
  • Stakeholder input procedures – Revisions might alter how much say customers, environmental groups, and communities have in utility planning decisions
  • Renewable energy integration standards – The bill may have addressed Montana's renewable portfolio requirements or clean energy timelines, creating conflict between environmental and industry interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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