Groups sue to require public release of data center information

Higher residential electricity costs, large water usage, and potential pollution, these are just some of the concerns data center critics have presented as the booming industry seeks to grow its presence in Montana. “This is a classic case of privatize the profits and socialize the costs. They are going to raise our utility rates to pay for these. And the benefit to the community? Yeah, there will be jobs, but I think the pain will be felt by a lot of Buttians on their utility rates,” said Nick Gevock, a Butte resident and Sierra Club spokesperson. The topic has even become a key issue in the race for Montana’s Western District seat, where it was debated by the four Democratic candidates vying to replace incumbent Republican Ryan Zinke, with one candidate calling for the federal government to allow Montana the right to regulate data centers at the state level. #montana #montanamoment #nbcmontana #mtwx #news #local #localnews #data #center #datacenter #information #group #lawsuit #sue #public #release #working #foryou FULL STORY: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/groups-sue-to-require-public-release-of-data-center-information Stay up to date with our digital and social media content: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBCMontana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbc_montana/ Latest local news and weather: https://nbcmontana.com/ Latest Weather Forecast: https://nbcmontana.com/weather Download our App: https://nbcmontana.com/station/nbc-montana-news-and-weather-app Share Your Photos and Videos: https://NBCMontana.com/ChimeIn Send us News Tips: ml-Missoula-KECI-News@sbgtv.com Call our newsroom: 406-721-5642 NBC Montana is a MT based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions.