Missoula Pauses Data Center Growth | Bozeman News

Missoula County is poised to hit pause on new and expanding data centers, with commissioners set to vote on a temporary freeze during a public hearing Thursday at 2 PM. The move aims to give the county time to update zoning rules to protect public health, safety, and natural resources from the growing environmental and logistical impacts of these facilities — including massive energy and water use, heat, noise, and vibrations. While legally authorized, the county must prove an emergency affecting public welfare and must begin a 30-day study to validate the need. If approved, interim zoning could last up to a year, with possible renewal — all while the community weighs in at the public hearing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c533098482f95ebe