Montana is not a server farm
News ClipThe Boulder Monitor·MT·3/17/2026
A community event in Helena, Montana, highlighted concerns about the impact of proposed data centers on the state's electricity grid and scarce water resources. Speakers emphasized the need for data centers to cover infrastructure costs and proposed a three-year moratorium on development to allow for assessment.
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Montana doesn’t need more data centers. Period. Our state built its economy on clean water, public lands, agriculture, local businesses, and responsible resource development.