Missoula panel to examine impacts of proposed data centers
A community panel in Missoula, Montana, is set to discuss the potential impacts of proposed data centers on local electricity bills, water supplies, and public services. The discussion will cover the proposed Krambu data center in Bonner and include updates on energy policy and Northwestern Energy proposals. Organizers aim to highlight how public engagement can influence future development decisions in Missoula.
A community panel in Missoula, Montana, is scheduled to convene to examine the potential impacts of proposed data centers in the state. The event, taking place at the University Center Theatre on the University of Montana campus, will specifically address concerns about how these developments could affect electricity bills, local water supplies, and essential public services such as firefighting and wastewater systems.
The discussion will also feature updates on evolving state and federal energy policies, proposals from Northwestern Energy, and details regarding the proposed Krambu data center located in Bonner. The organizers, including representatives from the Montana Environmental Information Center, Western Environmental Law Center, Climate Smart Missoula, and the NW Energy Coalition, emphasize the importance of public engagement in shaping future development decisions within Missoula.