Full Retail
Net Metering in Montana
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Montana homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.147
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.147
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 1999-01
System Limit
Up to 50 kW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Montana
How Montana compensates your excess solar generation
Full RetailActive
Full retail net metering for systems up to 50 kW. Annual netting allowed. NorthWestern Energy and other IOUs participate.
NEM Rate$0.147/kWh
Retail Rate$0.147/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes
Source: Montana PSC, DSIRE · Effective: 1999-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Montana
$
Annual Production
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kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
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per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
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years
NEM Rate Comparison
$0.00Montana: $0.147$0.147 (retail)
Montana's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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