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Governor’s Energy Task Force Hosting Series of Open Houses
Governor Gianforte’s Energy Task Force is hosting a series of public open houses to engage with Montanans on the biggest energy issues facing the state. The task force will host the first-of-three open houses from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Copper Lounge on the campus of Montana Tech University in Butte.
The task force will also host open houses in Miles City on March 25 and Colstrip on April 15.
Each of the open houses will offer attendees a chance to talk directly with members of the Energy Task Force to ask questions and give feedback on various energy topics. There will be no formal presentations. Staff will be available from state agencies to discuss their regulatory authority related to energy development. The Butte event will also have tables hosted by the local government, NorthWestern Energy, and Sabey Data Centers to address questions about energy resources and data centers in Butte and Silver Bow County.
Governor Gianforte established the Energy Task Force through executive order in September 2025. The Governor charged the task force with providing recommendations and strategies to increase the supply of affordable and reliable energy options for Montana. The bipartisan task force meets regularly and will provide recommendations in written reports to the Governor in September 2026 and January 2027.
Visit energytaskforce.mt.gov for more information on the Energy Task Force and to provide public comment online.