House panel to examine who pays for data centers’ water demands
A House hearing will examine draft measures on drinking-water systems and data-center costs, including whether developers or households should pay for upgrades.
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Montana regulators find NorthWestern Energy’s long-term power plan deficient
The Montana Public Service Commission gave NorthWestern Energy until September 18, 2026, to revise its 20-year power plan or request more time. The action does not approve a project, set rates or choose a final resource mix.
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Trinidad data-center debate keeps grid safeguards and water concerns in focus
Henderson County commissioners backed future data-center development near Trinidad only if enforceable safeguards protect grid reliability and shield local ratepayers from added costs.
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Oracle’s Wisconsin data-center fight moves into court over billions in financial guarantees
Oracle is challenging Wisconsin’s financial-support rules for very large electricity users in Ozaukee County court, where collateral costs and ratepayer risk could shape future data-center projects.