No, this power is not being purchased to serve data centers. This agreement is focused on meeting Flathead Electric Cooperative’s organic load growth and ensuring reliable service for our members. In addition to steady increases in everyday electricity use, we must also plan for peak demand (periods when energy use is at its highest, such as during extreme cold snaps). Resources like this are essential to ensure we have enough capacity available to meet those highest-demand moments, not just average usage, and to keep power reliable when our members need it most.
