The independent watchdog for PJM Interconnection, the country's largest power grid operator, has been described as issuing a "regulatory grenade"! This refers to a formal complaint filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2025 by the watchdog, Monitoring Analytics. The complaint asks the federal government to intervene and essentially pause the connection of large, energy-intensive data centers to the grid until PJM can ensure reliable service fo

The Montana Connections Park is located near the intersection of Interstates 90 and 15 in Butte. A 2 1/2 mile radius would encompass much of the urban area of Butte, including: The Historic Uptown Butte area, portions of the Butte-Anaconda National Historic Landmark district and a section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) access points, potentially including parts of Thompson Park or Stodden Park. The radius of adverse noise effects from some data center

Data centers negatively impact small communities through increased strain on local infrastructure and resources, reduced quality of life due to noise and light pollution, and potential environmental and public health issues.

Today we conclude our important conversation with Butte's Erik Nylund, a social and environmental justice warrior.

Erik Nylund is a 1993 Butte High graduate who worked for Sen. Jon Tester during most of the senator's three terms in office.

Butte news welcomed Erik Nyland and Evan Barrett in for an interview!