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Emails: Massive gas power plants planned north of Billings for Broadview data center

A data center proposed north of Billings intends to utilize gas plants to provide more energy than every single residential customer typically uses in Montana. The Billings Gazette learned of data center developer Quantica Infrastructure’s plans after the newspaper submitted a records request to the Montana Department of Environmental

DEQ must redo analysis of proposed Clearwater gravel pit, Missoula judge orders

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality violated environmental and public participation laws last year when it awarded a permit for a proposed gravel pit and asphalt plant near the Clearwater River, a Missoula judge ruled last week. District Judge Leslie Halligan’s order amounts to a major victory for Protect

Helena DEQ starts major records digitization project

Helena DEQ starts major records digitization project

Helena, Mont. — The Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Waste Management and Remediation Division is in the middle of a major effort to digitize old records. According to a Facebook post, some of those records have to be kept for at least 30 years after cleanup work is completed, including

Governor's energy task force continues public discussions on data centers

Governor's energy task force continues public discussions on data centers

BUTTE, Mont. – Talks about bringing data centers to Montana, including the Mining City, continue to spark interest and concern. A public forum in Butte on Wednesday evening addressed these issues. Officials from Butte-Silver Bow, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), NorthWestern Energy, Sabey Data Centers, and others attended the

Montana DEQ's draft EA for Silver Bow Mining exploration near Walkerville

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality offered details about Silver Bow Mining's exploration plans in a recently released draft environmental assessment for the proposed project. SBM submitted an exploration license amendment application and supplemental documents to DEQ in December. DEQ will accept public comments on the draft assessment