Energy and Telecommunications

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ETIC has wrapped up the 2017-2018 interim. The committee released the newest edition of the Understanding Energy in Montana handbook.

Understanding Energy in Montana 2018

Agenda
Minutes Log
Request for Public Comment
Small Sewer and Water Utility Regulation
- LCSMW2 -- Provide for standard rates for small sewer and water utilities
- LCSMW3 -- Authorize PSC to provide standard rates for small sewer and water utilities
- MOU between DEQ and PSC
- Public Comment Received
Integrated Resource and Supply Procurement Planning
- LCIRP2 -- Require utility to hold public meetings in Montana prior to submitting a plan
- Public Comment Received
Draft Senate Joint Resolution 5 Report to EQC
Letter from Talen Energy
Net Metering Update Memo
- Request for Protective Order
- ETIC Letter to NorthWestern Energy
USB Reporting Memo
- 69-8-402, MCA
- 69-8-414, MCA
IBEW Colstrip Partnership Letter

Agenda
Meeting Minutes July 19, 2018
Meeting Minutes July 20, 2018
Request for Public Comment
USB Reports
Encouraging Investment in Montana Energy
- Pipeline Company Responses
Qualifying Facilities
- LC SQF1 – 25-year contracts and prohibition of symmetry
- LC SQF2 – 25-year contracts and competitive bidding
  - Consultant recommendations to PSC (2012) for electric utility resource planning
- Public Comment Received
Small Sewer and Water Utility Regulation
- LC SMW1 – Eliminate all PSC regulation of small sewer or water utilities
- LC SMW2 – Provide for standard rates for small sewer or water utilities
- DNRC Statewide Water and Wastewater Rate Studies
- Public Comment Received
Integrated Resource and Supply Procurement Planning
- LC IRP2 – Require utility to hold public meetings prior to submitting a plan
- Public Comment Received
SJ 31: Draft Decoupling Report
HJ 28: Draft Natural Gas Customer Choice Report
PSC Legislative Proposals
- Interim Committee Review and Request Procedures for Agency Legislation
- PSC Memo on Legislative Proposals
BPA/Governor's Office Task Force Final Report

Draft Agenda
Meeting Minutes May 17, 2018
Meeting Minutes May 18, 2018
MT Energy Resources: Future of Colstrip Power Lines and Energy Export
- Portland General Electric Presentation
- Renewable Northwest Presentation
Renewable Energy Credits
- Related Topics
- DEQ Outline
LCSQF1 -- Qualifying Facilities Bill Draft
HB 219: Net Metering Cost/Benefit Study
- Introduction
- NorthWestern Energy NEM Report
HJ 28: Natural Gas Customer Choice Study
- LCGAS1
- LCGAS2
- LCGAS3
- LCGAS4
- Draft Final Report
Integrated Resource Planning and Resource Planning
SJ31: Decoupling
- Work session introduction
Enbridge Transmission Line Investments
HB 216: Montana Wind Bonding Requirements
- HB 216
- Wind Bonding Rules
Small Water and Sewer Utility Regulation
Montana One-Call Federal Adequacy Evaluation
Administrative Rule Review

Agenda
Minutes Log
Administrative Matters
HJ 28 Natural Gas Consumer Choice Study
Integrated Resource Planning & Electricity Procurement Planning Program Review
- Program Review
- NWE 2015 Procurement Plan PSC Docket No. N2015.11.91
Qualifying Facilities Bill Draft
SJ 31 Utility Decoupling Study
Energy Handbooks
- Final Draft Introduction
Montana Energy Policy
Call Before You Dig Update
- Statute
- Underground Facility Protection Advisory Council Membership
Statutory Administrative Rule Review
- Overview
- DEQ Wind Generation Facility Bonding Rule memo

Final Agenda
Minutes Log
Final Work Plan
- Final Decision Matrix
- Program Evaluation Materials
Interim Committee Rules and Procedures
- Public Comment Guidelines
Colstrip Updates
Public Service Commission Overview
HJ 28 Natural Gas Consumer Choice Study
- Questionnaire
Qualifying Facilities Tariffs/Contracts
SJ 31 Utility Decoupling Study
- Analysis of Western States' decoupling policy
Regulatory Climate
- Introduction
- Montana Photonics Industry Alliance
Statutory Administrative Rule Review

Agenda (includes links to meeting handouts)
Minutes Log
Draft Work Plan
Interim Committee Rules and Procedures
- ETIC and TAC Chair and Vice Chair History
- Public Comment Guidelines
Statutory Administrative Rule Review
Montana's Energy Policy
Introduction to USB
2017 Energy and Telecommunications Legislation
Net Metering Update -- House Bill No. 219
Montana PSC Qualifying Facility Tariff/MTSUN Dockets
- - Legislator letter (sent by individual legislators)
  - Response by PSC
  - QF-1 Final Order
  - MTSUN Final Order
  - Letter to PSC (sent by committee)

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A Guide to Using the Archives

Past/Current Recordings

The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee (ETIC) has broad oversight over a range of energy and telecommunication-related topics in Montana. The committee conducts interim studies as assigned by the Legislative Council or selected by members and reviews the administrative rules proposed by the Department of Public Service Regulation (DPSR) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).