11家公司正在蒙大拿或南达科他州开展数据中心项目,到2030年可能会使住宅电力使用增加一倍。 Eleven companies are pursuing data center projects in Montana or South Dakota, potentially doubling residential power use by 2030.

11家数据中心公司正在蒙大拿州或南达科他州探索项目, Eleven data center companies are exploring projects in Montana or South Dakota, joining three already in advanced planning, according to NorthWestern Energy. 该公司正在评估5家公司,并审查另外6家公司的请求,但身份和地点仍未披露。 The utility is assessing five firms and reviewing requests from six others, though identities and locations remain undisclosed. 到2030年,现有三个项目可以使用850-1 400兆瓦——比目前的住宅负荷增加一倍——可能依赖Colstrip煤炭厂。 The three existing projects could use 850–1,400 megawatts by 2030—double the current residential load—potentially relying on the Colstrip coal plant. North Western的首席执行官指出,由于进展缓慢,一些开发商正在辍学。 NorthWestern’s CEO noted some developers are dropping out due to slow progress. 环境和社区团体正在推动透明度,敦促监管机构披露所有合同,评估水、能源成本和费率支付者面临的风险。 Environmental and community groups are pushing for transparency, urging regulators to disclose all contracts and assess risks to water, energy costs, and ratepayers. 2月25日在Butte举行的公开会议将讨论各种关切问题,包括用水问题和为保护经常客户而拟议的大负载关税。 A public meeting on February 25 in Butte will address concerns, including water use and a proposed Large Load Tariff to protect regular customers.