Montana Adopts a Carbon Dioxide Emissions Performance Standard for New Electricity Plants

On May 14, 2007, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer signed HB 25, adopting a CO₂ emissions performance standard for electric generating units in the state. HB 25 prohibits the state Public Utility Commission from approving electric generating units primarily fueled by coal unless a minimum of 50% of the CO₂ produced by the facility is captured and sequestered. The bill applies only to electric generating units constructed after January 1, 2007. With the signing of HB 25, Montana joins California, Oregon, and Washington as states that have adopted a CO₂ emissions
performance standard for electric generating units.

Governor's Signing Statement
HB 25