Residents express concerns over proposed data center near Butte

BUTTE — Data centers have been popping up across the world and here in Butte, with more to come.

Some are cautioning against embracing them too quickly in case this boom industry becomes a bust.

“Let’s curb our enthusiasm a little bit and let’s ask some questions before we jump on the bandwagon,” Montana Environmental Information Center's Director Anne Hedges said at a public meeting recently.

Should Butte embrace a billion-dollar data center project? Community members are asking tough questions about electricity and water usage Residents express concerns over proposed data center near Butte

The Washington-based Sabey Data Centers in April entered a land sale agreement with Butte-Silver Bow to purchase 600 acres to possibly build a data center at the Montana Connections Industrial P