Press Release: Groups File Complaint to Stop NorthWestern Energy from Shifting Data Center Costs to Residential Customers

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Press Release: Groups File Complaint to Stop NorthWestern Energy from Shifting Data Center Costs to Residential Customers

New Montana data centers could deepen state’s reliance on expensive fossil fuels to meet large load requirements   FOR IMMEDIATE...

November 18, 2025

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Recording – Beyond the Boom: Butte Community Conversation about Data Centers

How will data centers impact water resources, energy bills, and budgets for firefighting and public safety? How has the Greeley...

October 21, 2025

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NorthWestern Energy wants to keep data center documents secret, enviro groups object

By David Erickson, Missoulian Montana’s main power company, NorthWestern Energy, wants to preserve the secrecy — and shield from the...

October 17, 2025

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Not so fast: Groups warn of downsides to potential data centers in Butte

By Mike Smith, Montana Standard Citizen and environmental watchdogs are waving caution flags about proposed data centers in Butte, saying...

October 17, 2025

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The “Nuclear Renaissance” is Built on False Promises and Growing Risks

by Shannon James  Over the past year, the federal government has doubled-down on nuclear energy, initiating policies meant to fast-track...

September 10, 2025

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New Data Centers Threaten to Increase Montanans’ Electricity Costs

by Ben Catton  Data center investors are making plans to come to Montana soon. As in “as soon as possible.” While NorthWestern Energy...

September 10, 2025

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Legislators Tapped Out on Energy

by Nick Fitzmaurice MEIC is taking stock of changes in the energy landscape coming out of the Legislative Session. Here’s a rundown of...

June 5, 2025

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The Data Center Development Gold Rush Has Reached Montana

by Ben Catton While data center projects may appear promising at first glance — touting the potential for economic growth and...

June 5, 2025

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Webinar Recording: Ask the Experts: NorthWestern Rate Case

NorthWestern Energy has initiated another rate case with the Montana Public Service Commission to increase electric and gas utility rates...

April 8, 2025

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Is NorthWestern Hoodwinking Customers as it Lures Data Centers into the State?

By Anne Hedges and Ben Catton  NorthWestern Energy likes to overcharge customers for capital investments and upgrades to its...

March 30, 2025

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