Energy and Environment

Economic Implications of Implementing the EPA Clean Power Plan in Montana

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Although Montana customers will continue to be provided with reliable electricity, the economy will inevitably suffer in total size, prosperity, and population as a byproduct of a Clean Power Plan. Statewide employment will be met with a reduction of 7,100 jobs, half a billion dollars in Montana household income, $1.5 billion in gross business receipts, $145 million in state revenues, and population by 10,000 people and 3,000 potential students. A major component of this substantial