69-3-703. Utility investment in or purchase of conservation -- approval by commission. (1) A utility may:
(a) purchase conservation from a person or private firm; or
(b) directly engage in conservation investments.
(2) The conservation purchases or investments provided for in subsection (1) are subject to approval by the commission.
(3) Cost-effective conservation measures approved by the commission may, at the customer's discretion, be installed by:
(a) a person or a private firm;
(b) the customer; or
(c) the utility.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 610, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1992, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 3. Regulation of Utilities
Part 7. Conservation Purchases or Investments by Utilities
69-3-702. Eligible conservation
69-3-703. Utility investment in or purchase of conservation -- approval by commission
69-3-704. through 69-3-710 reserved
69-3-711. Criteria for allowable conservation and demand-side management programs -- onsite audits