Create transparency in energy economics

This bill requires investor-owned utilities in Montana to create an online energy dashboard by June 2026 that displays real-time data on electricity generation costs, transmission fees, and how different power sources contribute to customer bills. It also mandates public utilities to provide quarterly disclosures showing the mix of energy sources used, such as coal, natural gas, wind, and solar, along with the cost per kilowatt-hour for each source. The dashboard must allow customers to see how specific grid events or price surges affect their monthly electricity charges, while the quarterly reports must detail power purchased from same-day electricity markets. These requirements aim to help residential and small commercial consumers better understand the operating costs and energy sources behind their utility bills.