Data Center Signal is tracking 24 clips about Quantica data center developments across 1 states, including MT.
Montana officials are seeking public comment on a proposed well near Broadview in Yellowstone County to supply Quantica’s Big Sky Campus. The well could provide up to 150,000 gallons of water per day during construction and 20,000 gallons daily for drinking water afterward, with potential future cooling use.
Montana DEQ is seeking public comment on a proposed well for Quantica's Big Sky Campus Data Center near Broadview in Yellowstone County. The well would draw from the Madison Aquifer, supplying water for construction and later campus operations, potentially including a closed-loop cooling system.
Yellowstone County commissioners are seeking to clarify Montana's Right to Compute Act to preserve local authority over data center zoning, permitting, and public health reviews. This move comes amidst public backlash regarding a data center under construction in Broadview by Quantica. The proposed changes would not affect the Broadview project as construction has already begun.
Yellowstone County Commissioners have formally requested state legislators for increased power to regulate data centers in Montana. This appeal comes after months of public concern from residents regarding data center developments, including the Quantica Data Center project near Broadview.
Quantica Infrastructure has begun the first phase of construction on its large data center project in Yellowstone County, Montana, despite significant public opposition. Opponents are concerned about water usage and have pushed for interim zoning and a project moratorium, but county officials, advised by the county attorney, are resisting these measures due to potential legal risks. Quantica plans to tap into the deeper Madison Aquifer, which experts believe will not affect shallower local water sources.
Construction has begun at the proposed data center site in Broadview, Yellowstone County, with crews working on an access road and well pad. Residents of Broadview have been protesting the project and recently lost a fight to get the data center put to a vote in November due to a missed deadline for signature submission. The project is being developed by Quantica, with Big Sky Digital Infrastructure providing updates to residents.
Two write-in candidates are challenging incumbent Sen. Daniel Zolnikov in a Montana legislative race, making opposition to a proposed data center project near Billings a central campaign issue. The challengers advocate for stricter controls or a ban on data centers due to concerns about water and energy use. Zolnikov, who supports the project for its economic benefits, points to ongoing legislative efforts to address these concerns through policy.
Quantica, the developer of a proposed 5,000-acre energy and data center near Broadview in Yellowstone County, Montana, has announced the project's projected water and electricity usage. The company plans to use 20,000 gallons of water per day from a deep aquifer using closed-loop cooling technology, and will draw 1,100 megawatts of power. This announcement follows the county's decision to invalidate thousands of signatures gathered by residents attempting to force a public vote on the data center, though opposition efforts are ongoing.
Quantica is planning a data center project that will require 20,000 gallons of water per day. The company intends to source this significant water supply by tapping into a deep aquifer.
Yellowstone County commissioners will discuss an emergency interim zoning ordinance on August 27th that could pause a proposed 5,000-acre data center project by Quantica in Broadview. The grassroots group Yellowstone County Voices is advocating for the zoning change, citing concerns about noise and other hazards from data centers. There is debate among commissioners and attorneys regarding the county's authority to enact such an ordinance.
A Yellowstone County District Court judge upheld the county's decision to invalidate a proposed ballot initiative that sought to require two-thirds voter approval for new data centers. This legal setback for opponents means data center developer Quantica can continue its project without this specific local hurdle, although residents plan to continue their fight. The initiative was halted due to a legal error and an updated state statute, which opponents felt was a "wild goose chase" orchestrated by county officials.
A ballot initiative led by Yellowstone County Voices, aimed at giving voters a say on data center development, will not appear on the November ballot due to a missed submission deadline. The group is challenging the county's interpretation of the deadline and plans to continue gathering signatures for a future vote, specifically referencing an AI data center being pushed by Quantica.
Yellowstone County has filed a lawsuit challenging a proposed data center initiative led by Kassi Solberg, which aims to give voters the power to approve or deny such projects. This legal action comes as Quantica plans to develop a data center and power plant near Broadview, Montana. Solberg has vowed to continue fighting the county's lawsuit against the initiative.
Local activists in Butte-Silver Bow and Yellowstone County, Montana, are pushing for ballot initiatives that would require two-thirds voter approval for new data center projects. This comes after Sabey Data Centers withdrew a proposed project, with local officials and some groups opposing the initiatives, citing economic benefits. Missoula County is also considering a temporary moratorium on data center construction.
NorthWestern Energy in Montana has proposed new electricity rate structures specifically for large power users, primarily data centers. The Montana Public Service Commission is reviewing these proposals, with several entities and the public seeking to provide input on the rates and the broader implications of data center development across the state.
The Montana Democratic Party has proposed a two-year moratorium on data center projects, citing concerns over electricity demands and water usage. The proposal emerged from their platform convention, driven by Yellowstone County Democrats, and former Gov. Brian Schweitzer is actively promoting the issue. The Montana Republican Party also addressed data centers, emphasizing local government involvement and resource limits.
Data center opponents in Yellowstone County, Montana, have submitted a ballot initiative aimed at gaining control over data center projects. This initiative, which needs county approval before signatures can be gathered, could allow residents to vote on the matter in November. One project targeted is Quantica's proposed data center and power plant near Broadview.
Quantica, a data center developer, announced an agreement with local labor unions for its planned 1,100-megawatt data center. The project, located near Broadview, Montana, will also include a power plant and connect to a local power substation.
Grassroots efforts in Montana's Butte-Silver Bow and Yellowstone counties are pursuing ballot initiatives to give voters direct approval power over new data center developments. These initiatives, driven by community concerns over water use and electricity strain, aim to curb data center growth after opposition to projects by companies like Sabey, Krambu, and Quantica. If successful, these petitions could establish a new precedent for data center regulation in the state.
Opposition groups are calling for the reopening of a hearing on the proposed NorthWestern Energy merger. This demand comes after news emerged about a data center and power plant planned by Quantica near Broadview, Montana, raising concerns about consumer financial risks.