Report: Montana falling behind nation in transition to renewable energy sources

While Montana’s congressional delegation hailed passage of a bill to extend the license for a hydropower dam on the Rocky Mountain Front this week, a new report suggests the state is falling behind the nation in pursuit of clean energy.

The report, released by the Montana Research and Policy Center, found that solar in the state grew less than 13 percent compared to 40 percent nationally. Wind grew less than 4 percent while the nation as a whole saw a fivefold increase.

Montana ranked 23rd for wind and 43rd for solar, the report said.

By Martin Kidston

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