Experts discuss impacts, concerns related to Montana data centers

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Experts discuss impacts, concerns related to Montana data centers

By: Deb Hill, Lewistown New-Argus Is Central Montana ready for data centers? Nearly 180 people showed up Thursday evening to find out,...

March 25, 2026

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Public Service Commission can’t keep data center information secret, says group

By: Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan A coalition of groups with concerns about data centers is challenging the Montana Public Service...

March 13, 2026

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Press Release: Groups Challenge Montana PSC Order That Shields Data Center Plans from Public View 

Public has right to know NorthWestern’s data center plans under state constitution  For Immediate Release: March 11, 2026  CONTACTS...

March 11, 2026

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Recording of Helena Panel Event: Protecting Montana from Data Centers Impacts

Montana is becoming a target for massive new AI and cryptocurrency data centers. These projects bring enormous new demands for electricity...

March 11, 2026

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Data Center Risk to Montana’s Waters

by Ben Catton In Montana, a state where water availability is increasingly shaped by drought, changing snowpack, and legacy water systems...

March 9, 2026

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Bipartisan Concerns About Data Centers Across Montana

by Anne Hedges Data centers have been around for decades but modern “hyperscale” data centers, made possible by powerful new...

March 4, 2026

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As AI investors eye Montana for new data centers, communities brace for water impact

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Whether they’re inclined to support or oppose them, many Montanans are hungry for more information,...

February 12, 2026

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NorthWestern Energy plan for energy resources draws criticism

Renewables, climate, not given adequate consideration, public says By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan   Ben Catton, with Montana...

January 29, 2026

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Recording of Panel: Data Centers Coming to Broadview

Artificial intelligence (AI) data center developers are looking at Broadview, MT as a site for the largest proposed data center project in...

January 27, 2026

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Recording of Panel: Data centers in Billings?

How will data centers impact energy bills, water resources, and public budgets for firefighting, wastewater, and public safety? This panel...

January 19, 2026

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