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Montana energy incentives & grants

33 state-targeted funding programs tracked for Montana commercial properties — grants, tax credits, and utility rebates — refreshed hourly from primary sources.

Programs we track

2026 Energy Infrastructure Resilience Grant Program (EIRGP)

Montana — state programApproximately $10.34 million available; awardees must provide 100% cost share (large utilities) or 33% (eligible small utilities), plus a 15.5% state cost share
Funded under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40101(d), this program distributes federal grid resilience funding to Montana applicants to support projects that improve the reliability and resilience of Montana's…

Standalone Battery Storage ITC (48E)

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Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit for STANDALONE battery storage systems (kWh capacity ≥3 kWh) under IRC Section 48E. UNAFFECTED by the OBBBA wind/solar cliff — full eligibility for Begin Construction (BOC) through Dec…

Section 179D Commercial Building Efficiency Deduction

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TWO TRACKS — (1) NEW PROJECTS: Only construction that began on or before June 30, 2026 qualifies under OBBBA; that window has passed. 2026 deduction values (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32): $0.59–$1.19/sq ft base…

Bonus Depreciation + MACRS for Clean Energy Property

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OBBBA REWRITE — net effect is FAVORABLE for commercial solar deals. (1) §70301 RESTORED PERMANENT 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property acquired and placed in service after Jan 19, 2025 — the old TCJA…

MACRS 5-Year Accelerated Depreciation + Bonus Depreciation (Energy Property)

IRSSee program
Federal accelerated depreciation regime under IRC §168 (MACRS) + §168(k) (bonus depreciation). Allows business taxpayers to depreciate qualifying energy assets (storage, EV charging, geothermal, fuel cells) over 5 years…

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D)

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Federal tax deduction (not credit) under IRC Section 179D for energy-efficient improvements to commercial buildings. Substantially expanded by Inflation Reduction Act (lower 25% energy savings threshold, prevailing-wage…

Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E)

IRS / U.S. TreasurySee program
Federal investment tax credit under IRC Section 48E (technology-neutral successor to legacy Section 48 ITC). Established by IRA for facilities placed in service after 12/31/2024. Modified by OBBBA (P.L. 119-21, July 4…

USDA REAP

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Grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for rural small businesses and agricultural producers. GRANT STATUS (verified May 2026): USDA is NOT accepting new REAP grant…
State-targeted programs only. National federal programs — including the 179D deduction — also apply in Montana.

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