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Montana Advocates Challenge NorthWestern Energy's Data Center Power Plan
Community and conservation groups are petitioning the Montana Public Service Commission to intervene in a proposed tarif…
Oregon Community Leaders Call for Data Center Moratorium Amid Environmental Concerns
Local advocates in Oregon are pushing for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction, citing extreme water c…
Northwest Power Plan Draft Highlights Data Center Burden on Regional Grid
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has released a draft of its Ninth Power Plan, projecting a 50% increase in …
Pacific Northwest Communities Push Back Against Massive Data Center Projects
Communities across Oregon and Washington are increasingly vocal in their opposition to data center expansion, citing con…
Washington State Faces Legislative Push to Shift Grid Upgrade Costs to Data Centers
Washington state lawmakers are weighing measures like House Bill 2515 to require data center operators to pay the full c…
Northwest Energy Planners Forecast Massive Power Needs Driven by Data Centers
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has released a plan calling for 11 gigawatts of new electricity generation …
Oregon Data Center Expansion Faces Wave of Local Moratoriums and Legislative Pushback
A surge in community opposition across Oregon has led to temporary construction moratoriums in cities like Hillsboro and…
Montana Communities Ramp Up Pressure for Data Center Moratorium
Grassroots organizers in Montana are preparing for statewide advocacy actions on August 22, calling for a two-year morat…
Montana Advocacy Groups Challenge NorthWestern Energy’s Long-Term Data Center Plan
A coalition of conservation and community groups is pressuring the Montana Public Service Commission to reject NorthWest…