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2005votingrecord

 

2003votingrecord

 

2003scorecard

 

2005-2006 Book of Opportunities

Ways to get involved in Northern Plains in the coming year

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Home_on_the_Range.pdf

 

YourLand_YourRights.pdf

 

2003-MT-Voting-Record-Scorecard.pdf

 

2003_Voting_Record_Overview.pdf

 

9th_Appeals_US_EIS_Decision_5_31_05.pdf

 

AUSFTA-factsheet-7-03.pdf

 

2005_Voting_Record.pdf

 

Badger_Decision_6_6_05.pdf

 

BLM_Order_Badger_12_9_03.pdf

 

Captive_Supply_Factsheet_3_04.pdf

 

CBM_Leg_White_Paper_Stanford.pdf

 

Checkoff_Mushroom_Decision.pdf

 

CWA_60_day_notice_7_27_04.pdf

 

Coal_Bed_Methane_Water_Study_8_25_04.pdf

 

Doing_It_Right.pdf

 

Doing_it_Right_endorsees.pdf

 

Economic_Feasibility_CBM_H20_Treatement.pdf

 

Final_Badger_Suit_12_8_03.pdf

 

GNA_Buyout_11_22_02.pdf

 

Final_BPJ_BAT_8_25_04.pdf

 

GNA_Citizens_Guide.pdf

 

Good_Neighbor_Agreement.pdf

 

GoodNeighborAgreementsEvaluationReport.pdf

 

Laws_RE_Community_Conservation.pdf

 

Letter_Irrigators_Discharge_Halt_7_26_04.pdf

 

MOC-NP-BLM-10-30-03.pdf

 

M_Noble_Energy_11_05.pdf

 

Northern_Plains_v_Fidelity_9thCircuit.pdf

 

MT_Energy_Future_12_05.pdf

 

NPRCvBLM-11-27-01.pdf

 

Schneider_Reinjection_Paper.pdf

 

Settlement_Agreement_CWA404_1_04.pdf

 

NPRCvsBLM-CBM-EIS-decision-2-25-05.pdf

 

Water_Beyond_Methane_Brochure.pdf

 

Water_Beyond_Methane_Petition_2005.pdf

 

Water_Beyond_Methane_Submission_6_1_05.pdf

 

Wheat-factsheet-8-03.pdf

 

WheatUSDApetFinalD7.pdf

 

Why_Plant.pdf

 

Wisner_Report_GE_Wheat_10_30_2003.pdf

 

WBM_deliverable_9_05.pdf

 

Home on the Range Brochure

 

Water Beyond Methane Brochure

 

Comments by Michael Noble at 2006 annual meeting

 

Water Beyond Methane Petition

 

Synfuels Factsheet Winter 2006

 

cbmlegsupportltr

 

DEQ 2006 Annual Coal Report Part 1

 

DEQ 2006 Annual Coal Report Part 2

 

DEQ 2006 Annual Coal Report Part 3

 

Waller_MT_Magazine

 

GNA Amended in 2005

 

KTVQ2006-02-27.mov

 

KTVQ2006-02-27.mp4

 

Energy efficiency should be the cornerstone of Montana's energy future

Montana’s elected leaders can help everyday consumers save money and spur the economy by supporting policies that help advance energy efficiency programs at every scale - from the utilities that procure it, to our physical places of business and in our homes. • First, Montana should start at the source, and establish an energy efficiency standard for utilities. An efficiency standard is similar to a renewable energy standard and would establish a statewide measurable energy savings goal for utilities. Such a standard would ensure that all major gas and electric power companies are tapping into Montana’s reservoir of energy savings, from making power plants more efficient to helping households and businesses reduce energy use. An efficiency standard would reduce the need for expensive new power plants and lower energy bills for all Montanans. • Second, Montana can protect businesses and homeowners from paying for wasted energy and help them increase property values by setting and consistently applying strong building codes. Montana’s building codes set the bar for the energy efficiency of new homes and other buildings. With energy-wise and enforceable building codes, our homes would be constructed right from the start – with adequate insulation, air and duct sealing and more – to keep energy bills down and occupants comfortable in any season. Every Montana homebuyer has the right to be guaranteed that their new home meets high efficiency standards. Ultimately, stronger building codes make home ownership more affordable and increase the re-sale and rental value of homes and offices. • Finally, Montana can provide better opportunities for its residents to choose efficiency through USB programs and energy efficiency tax credits. Some utilities already serve their customers through the Universal Systems Benefits (USB) policy, providing low-income home weatherization, free energy audits, as well as coupons and rebates for efficiency improvements at home, from light bulbs to insulation. The legislature should ensure that all utilities provide effective programs for their customers. Additionally, residential consumers would benefit from an increase in the state energy efficiency tax credit. The current tax credit is for 25% of the investment and cannot exceed $500. The legislature should consider raising the limit on the Montana tax credit to match the federal limit of $5,000 (i.e. a 25% tax credit not to exceed $1,250).