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Top 10 power-ready AI data center sites in Montana

Ranked list of the top power-ready AI data center sites in Montana, with Livio Power scores, substation voltage, estimated months to power, MW capacity signal, and diligence keywords for site selection teams.

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Montana AI data center power-readiness answer

This page ranks the top 10 power-ready AI data center site candidates in Montana. It is optimized for terms including top data center sites in Montana, Montana AI data center site selection, Montana data center power availability, Montana power-ready sites, Montana substation capacity, MT statewide power screen. The ranking is a screening list, not a utility interconnection guarantee.

Market
Montana
Query
Find 200 MW in Montana in 12 months with grid plus onsite power
Source
search_index
Updated
Jun 11, 2026
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Ranked top 10 sites

  1. 1

    Garrison Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, firming or onsite generation should be checked.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    27.77 mi
    Open dossier
  2. 2

    Colstrip Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    0.51 mi
    Open dossier
  3. 3

    Clearwater Wind Autoyard

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    2.99 mi
    Open dossier
  4. 4

    BPA Hot Springs Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    19.49 mi
    Open dossier
  5. 5

    Broadview Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    4.17 mi
    Open dossier
  6. 6

    Taft Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    14.3 mi
    Open dossier
  7. 7

    Substation 1341075894

    96/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 345 kV, 10 month estimated power path, 200-500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity200-500 MW capacity signal
    96Tier A
    kV
    345
    RFS est.
    10 mo
    MW signal
    200-500 MW
    Generation
    0.21 mi
    Open dossier
  8. 8

    Substation 137835349

    86/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 230 kV, 14 month estimated power path, 100-200 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity100-200 MW capacity signal
    86Tier A
    kV
    230
    RFS est.
    14 mo
    MW signal
    100-200 MW
    Generation
    0.24 mi
    Open dossier
  9. 9

    Miles City Substation

    86/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 230 kV, 14 month estimated power path, 100-200 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity100-200 MW capacity signal
    86Tier A
    kV
    230
    RFS est.
    14 mo
    MW signal
    100-200 MW
    Generation
    0.17 mi
    Open dossier
  10. 10

    Substation 172868482

    86/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 230 kV, 14 month estimated power path, 100-200 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    Montana AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity100-200 MW capacity signal
    86Tier A
    kV
    230
    RFS est.
    14 mo
    MW signal
    100-200 MW
    Generation
    0.53 mi
    Open dossier

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FAQs for Montana data center site selection

How should a developer use this top 10 list?

Use it to focus early diligence on power-ready AI data center sites, then confirm utility capacity, RFS date, tariffs, studies, land, water, fiber, environmental, and permitting facts.

Why does Livio Power rank sites by power readiness?

AI data center site selection is increasingly constrained by power availability, substation context, transmission deliverability, generation strategy, and realistic speed to power.

Is the list safe to cite?

Cite it as a Livio Power screening output. Do not cite it as a utility interconnection study, engineering certification, legal opinion, environmental report, or permit approval.