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Data Center Signal is tracking 20 clips about Quantica Infrastructure data center developments across 2 states, including MT, OK.

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News ClipDaily Inter Lake·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Opponents push to stop Broadview data center

Opponents in Yellowstone County are pushing local officials to enact interim zoning for a massive data center planned near Broadview, which would pause development for one year. County officials, however, believe a new state law, the Right to Compute Act, restricts their ability to implement such measures. A potential lawsuit from the developer, Quantica Infrastructure, is also a concern for the county.

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9/8/2026

News ClipMontana Free Press·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Data center opponents seek interim zoning as Yellowstone County official cites roadblock from new state law

Yellowstone County residents are pushing for interim zoning to pause a large data center project by Quantica Infrastructure near Broadview due to concerns about noise and light pollution. However, county officials believe a new state law, the Right to Compute Act, prevents them from enacting such restrictions. The Board of County Commissioners is not expected to act on the request, fearing a lawsuit from Quantica Infrastructure.

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9/7/2026

News ClipKPVI·Yellowstone County, MT

Candidates in Montana's Eastern Congressional race discuss data centers

Candidates for Montana's Eastern House District are actively debating large data center development, with one candidate, Brian Miller, serving as legal counsel for citizens challenging the Quantica Infrastructure project in Yellowstone County. Key concerns revolve around local control, water usage, and electrical needs, as well as the environmental impact of these developments. The candidates generally advocate for local decision-making and transparency from developers.

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9/4/2026

News ClipBozeman Daily Chronicle·Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Data center opponents launch write-in campaigns in Billings state Senate district

In Billings, Montana, write-in candidates Cari Olson and Elijah Tidswell are challenging State Senator Daniel Zolnikov, criticizing his legislative record perceived as favorable to data centers. This political opposition is fueled by community concerns regarding the proposed Quantica Infrastructure data center's environmental impact, particularly its water and electricity demands. Efforts by opponents to secure a countywide data center moratorium through a petition were unsuccessful due to a missed submission deadline.

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9/2/2026

News Clipkulr8.com·Broadview, Wheatland County, MT

Broadview data center debate raises water and transparency concerns

Opposition is growing against a proposed Quantica Infrastructure data center project in Broadview, Montana, primarily due to concerns over water usage and a lack of transparency from the company. A democratic candidate for Montana's Eastern Congressional District has highlighted these issues, drawing parallels to other communities where data center projects have faced public pressure and moratoriums.

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9/2/2026

News ClipMontana Free Press·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Frustrated, rowdy data center opponents make more noise in Yellowstone County

At a Yellowstone County Commission meeting, residents vocally pushed for a countywide moratorium on data centers to be placed on the November ballot, following a failed citizen initiative. The commission took no immediate action, despite strong public outcry and concerns about environmental impacts and electricity costs from the proposed 8-square-mile data center campus near Broadview. Opposition leaders expressed frustration over county officials' error in providing an incorrect deadline for the earlier ballot initiative.

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8/19/2026

News ClipDaily Montanan·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Citizens group gets temporary reprieve in Butte-Silver Bow data center lawsuit

A district court judge in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana, issued a temporary restraining order preventing the county from retroactively changing a signature-gathering deadline for a citizens' initiative aimed at limiting data center construction. The group, 406 People First, is suing the county after the election administrator changed the deadline, potentially disqualifying their ballot measure.

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8/17/2026

News ClipMissoula Current·Missoula County, MT

Montana counties take different approaches to data center regulation

Montana counties are taking different approaches to regulating data centers. Yellowstone County is pursuing a legal judgment on a citizen initiative requiring voter approval for data center projects, while Missoula County has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction to update its regulations, following a local project's cancellation due to public concern.

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7/10/2026

News ClipDaily Montanan·Missoula County, MT

Counties take different approaches to data center regulation

Montana counties are pursuing varied strategies to regulate data center development. Missoula County has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and expansion to allow for updated regulations addressing environmental and energy impacts. Meanwhile, Yellowstone County is seeking a legal judgment on the constitutionality of a citizen initiative that would require voter approval for data center projects.

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7/10/2026

News ClipDaily Montanan·Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Montana voters seek oversight of data center construction

Montana residents in Yellowstone and Butte-Silver Bow counties are pursuing ballot initiatives to require voter approval for data center construction or expansion, driven by concerns over electricity and water usage. This comes as Quantica Infrastructure is planning a large data center near Broadview, requesting significant power capacity from Northwestern Energy. The state Democratic Party has also voiced support for a two-year moratorium on data center projects.

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6/30/2026

News ClipChar-Koosta News·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Agreement between data center developer and union federation thin on details

An agreement between Quantica Infrastructure and the Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council for a 5,000-acre data center near Broadview, Montana, has been announced with few public details. Environmental groups, like the Montana Environmental Information Center, express concerns about potential impacts on utility rates, power consumption, water usage, and community aspects. The project, planned for 12-16 buildings, anticipates power needs up to 7,000 megawatts and faces ongoing scrutiny.

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6/25/2026

News ClipNonStop Local Billings·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Residents press for answers on proposed Broadview data center

A proposed 5,100-acre data center campus near Broadview, Montana, called the Big Sky Digital Infrastructure Project, is generating both support and significant community concern. Residents are pressing for answers on potential impacts, especially regarding water and power, at community meetings. Supporters highlight economic benefits and job creation, while opponents voice worries about environmental changes.

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6/19/2026

News ClipMontana Free Press·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

Agreement between data center developer and union federation thin on details

Quantica Infrastructure announced a memorandum of understanding with the Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council for a massive 5,000-acre data center campus near Broadview, Montana. While the agreement focuses on union labor, details remain scarce. Environmental groups have raised concerns about the project's potential impacts and its demand for 7,000 megawatts of power.

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6/18/2026

News ClipMissoula Current·Bonner, Missoula County, MT

Missoula-area groups organizing to oppose data center

Residents in the Missoula area are organizing to oppose a proposed 29-megawatt data center by Krambu LLC at the Bonner mill site, pushing for a moratorium on such developments. They raised concerns about water usage, energy demands, and tax incentives for data centers. The Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board's review of Krambu's application has been postponed.

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6/12/2026

News ClipBillings Gazette·Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Data center developer unveils huge power plans north of Billings$

Quantica Infrastructure, a data center company planning to build north of Billings, announced plans to generate 7,235 megawatts of power, exceeding Montana's current generation capacity. This massive proposal includes 1,785 megawatts of gas-fired generation and is currently in the interconnection study phase with NorthWestern Energy. The company states it will cover all associated costs to avoid impacting ratepayers.

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5/22/2026

News ClipMontana State Exponent·Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Opposing parties present closing arguments on proposed NorthWestern merger

The Montana Public Service Commission concluded hearings on a proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy. Opponents, including environmental groups, warned the merger could open the door for more data centers, burdening ratepayers with electricity costs. The commission will decide in coming months whether the merger is in the public interest.

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5/19/2026

News ClipNewstalk KGVO·Helena, Lewis And Clark County, MT

Timing of Helena utility merger hearing runs right into debate over data centers

A public hearing in Helena, Montana, for the Northwestern Energy and Black Hills Corporation merger is heavily influenced by the debate over powering data centers across the state. Public speakers are raising concerns about environmental impacts and reliance on coal, while company executives discuss economic growth. Specific data center projects in Missoula and Yellowstone counties are highlighted as examples of the significant energy demands under discussion.

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5/15/2026

News ClipMontana State Exponent·Broadview, Yellowstone County, MT

How a company quietly acquired 5,100 acres for a data center in Eastern Montana

Quantica Infrastructure has announced plans for the Big Sky Campus, a sprawling data center project on 5,100 acres near Broadview, Montana. The land has a complex history, initially earmarked for large-scale renewable energy projects by previous developers. Quantica has secured an agreement with NorthWestern Energy for up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity, coinciding with a major transmission line upgrade in the area.

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4/28/2026

News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·Claremore, Rogers County, OK

Reputation grows for Oklahoma data center opponent

An Oklahoma data center opponent named Darren Blanchard is gaining attention for his vocal opposition to data center projects in Claremore and beyond. He was recently arrested for speaking beyond the time limit at a Claremore City Council meeting, and has been invited to speak at a town hall meeting in Broadview, Montana, where residents are also fighting a proposed data center project due to concerns about water usage.

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3/16/2026

News ClipMontana Free Press·Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

As AI investors eye Montana for new data centers, communities brace for water impacts

Proposed data centers in Montana could more than double the state's electricity needs, raising concerns about water usage and impacts. Companies like Quantica Infrastructure and Sabey Data Centers are looking to build large data center campuses, but details on their water plans are limited. Local communities are pushing for more transparency and scrutiny of the projects' environmental impacts.

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2/12/2026