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Montana’s Energy Future Unveiled | Butte News
Montana’s energy future is heating up as Governor Gianforte’s task force unveils a bold 20-point plan to boost production, amplify the state’s voice in western energy debates, and explore next-gen power like nuclear and geothermal. Key moves include shifting utility regulators from elected to appointed positions, ramping up investment in transmission and natural gas infrastructure, and preparing for the rise of data centers. Shaped by public input and industry expertise over a year, the report urges Montana to adapt to changing energy demands while keeping costs affordable — and now, the real…
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