90-4-1101. Legislative findings and policy. (1) The legislature finds that:
(a) conserving energy in public buildings and vehicles will have a beneficial effect on the overall supply of energy and can result in cost savings for taxpayers;
(b) conserving water can result in cost savings for taxpayers; and
(c) energy performance contracts are a means by which governmental entities can economically and expeditiously achieve energy and water conservation.
(2) It is the policy of the state of Montana to promote efficient use of energy and water resources in public buildings and energy conservation in vehicles by authorizing governmental entities to enter into energy performance contracts.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 439, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 344, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 4. Energy Development and Conservation
Part 11. Local Government and State Agency Energy Performance Contracts
90-4-1101. Legislative findings and policy
90-4-1103. Authority to enter into energy performance contracts
90-4-1109. Contracts and agreements not general obligation of governmental entity
90-4-1110. Duties and authority of department
90-4-1111. List of qualified energy service providers eligible for energy performance contracts
90-4-1112. Selection of qualified energy service providers