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NorthWestern Energy files data center tariff proposal

NorthWestern Energy announced it filed an application requesting approval of its terms for serving data centers — a “Large New Load Tariff.” The utility filed the application this week with the Montana Public Service Commission, which has been anticipating the proposal. In an email, PSC spokesperson Jamey Petersen said the Commission

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - China fuel surcharges - Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday. Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they will increase

NorthWestern Energy proposes rules for big electricity users to 'protect existing customers'

NorthWestern Energy on Wednesday announced they have proposed establishing new rules and requirements for anyone who wants to buy enormous amounts of electricity from them, including data centers. However, an environmental group in Montana says that it doesn't go far enough. The power company says the move is

US automakers report mixed sales as car market awaits war impact

US automakers report mixed sales as car market awaits war impact

Carmakers reported mixed first-quarter US sales Wednesday pointing to a hit from winter storms, as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago. The US-Israeli offensive against Iran, launched on February 28, has boosted oil costs by more

Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?

Looser Banking Rules Could Mean Cheaper Loans For You. What Could Go Wrong?

There’s a constant tightrope act at the center of the financial system. When loans get cheaper and easier to access, the financial system is taking on more risk somewhere. That tradeoff is at the center of three new rules proposed by financial regulators that would let banks hold less

Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

Thousands of data centers across the country are powering the artificial intelligence systems that have become a part of our daily lives, and Montana is no stranger to this development. About 50 people came to the Gallatin Gateway Community Center for a panel discussion on Monday night to hear about

Advocates urge stable tariff policy, protections against China

(The Center Square) — Advocates sparred Wednesday over the Trump administration’s trade and national security policy, particularly with concerns over China. Advocates and experts gathered at the American Institute for Economic Research’s Trade, National Security and American Prosperity Conference Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The groups debated the implementation