Energy executives, legislators, representatives from data centers, and transmission experts are among the members of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s new energy task force. Gianforte announced Tuesday the 20 members appointed to his Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force, which will make recommendations by September 2026 for the Montana Legislature to consider. “Montana’s future and the prosperity of our people require access to affordable and reliable energy,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I appreciate each member’s unique perspective, and I look forward to what they’ll accomplish together.”The task force will hold its first meeting on September 22 and will produce a written report with recommendations and strategies by September 15, 2026.