Montana should not be left behind as the data center industry rapidly expands across the country. NorthWestern Energy is ensuring Montana is positioned to capture the benefits — new jobs, increased tax revenue and long-term investment.

Forty years ago, industries including renewable energy, biotechnology and e-commerce logistics were either in their infancy or virtually nonexistent. Today companies such as NextEra Energy Resources, Invenergy and GlaxoSmithKline are established — employing Montanans, generating tax revenue, and supporting critical infrastructure and services across the state. Data centers are following a similar trajectory.