Data centers should be regulated separately by the PSC, coalition argues

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 916

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Data centers are different from other large electricity customers, so the Montana Public Service Commission should regulate them differently too — that’s an argument before the PSC.

In March, NorthWestern Energy filed an application asking the Public Service Commission to approve its terms for dealing with data centers, and the case is pending.

But a coalition that’s participating in the case said the utility’s proposal may be too narrow to allow the PSC to …

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