Resources
AERO has been accumulating the answers to your agriculture and energy questions since we were founded in 1974. Here you’ll find a variety of useful information to help you become better informed.
Energy Resources
Publications & Reports
- Repowering Montana’s Communities workshop materials - 2010
- Repowering Montana’s Communities workshop materials - 2011
- Repowering Montana: A Blueprint for Home Grown Energy Self-Reliance
- Helena Climate Action Plan
- Bozeman Community Climate Action Plan 2011
- 2011 Legislative Session Energy Recap
- SB 226 Fact Sheet from 2011 Legislative Session
- MSU Extension: Exploring Energy Efficiency & Alternatives (E3A)
Grants, Loans & Rebates
- Find a comprehensive listing of state and federal financial incentives at: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
- Montana Conservation and Renewable Energy Incentives: This is a thorough list of all the loans, grants and tax incentives available for conservation and renewable energy projects in Montana. Incentives cover businesses, farms and residences.
- Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program: Contact: Kathi Montgomery, Montana DEQ (406) 841-5243 The alternative energy revolving loan program offers low-interest loans for up to $40,000 with repayment up to ten years. The loans are for the purpose of installing alternative energy systems, energy conservation measures may also be financed along with the alternative energy project.
- USDA Rural Development Loans and Grants: USDA offers both loans and grants to help finance wind, solar, and other renewable energy improvements for rural homes and businesses.
- Northwestern Energy E+ Programs: Northwestern Energy provides a variety of services to its residential and business electric and gas customers including grants for renewable energy systems, rebates for insulation, programmable thermostats or lighting fixture upgrades, and home energy audits.
Renewable Energy Tools
- Distributed Wind Site Assessment Tool
- Distributed Wind Policy Comparison Tool
- The American Solar Energy Society: How to Get Started With Solar Energy
- Renewable energy dealers and installers: Montana Green Power
- Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA): MREA is a statewide non-profit that promotes renewable energy development
- National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Energy Considerations for First Time Home Buyers
