High interest in data center discussion at Public Service Commission

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Data centers want to open in Montana, but many groups worry the “large new loads” will end up costing other customers more.

In March, NorthWestern Energy filed a proposal with the Montana Public Service Commission to set a new tariff, or terms, for data centers, and this month, a host of different parties said they want to participate in the case.

Gov. Greg Gianforte, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality, said the …

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