69-8-610. Cost-benefit analysis. (1) Before April 1, 2018, a public utility shall:
(a) conduct a study of the costs and benefits of customer-generators as defined in 69-8-103; and
(b) submit the study to the commission for the purpose of making determinations in accordance with a public utility's general rate case pursuant to 69-8-611.
(2) The utility may engage independent consultants or advisory services to complete a cost-benefit study. Costs are recoverable in rates.
(3) After May 3, 2017, the commission may establish minimum information required for inclusion in a study conducted by a public utility in accordance with subsection (1)(a).
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 248, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 8. Electric Utility Industry Generation Reintegration
69-8-601. Legislative findings
69-8-602. Utility net metering requirements
69-8-603. Net energy measurement calculation
69-8-604. Net metering system -- reliability and safety
69-8-606. through 69-8-609 reserved
69-8-610. Cost-benefit analysis
69-8-611. Classification of service -- net metering customers
69-8-612. New classifications of service -- grandfather clause