Protesters call on DTE for transparency over proposed data center in Saline Township
News ClipCBS News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI·12/3/2025
Residents in Saline, Michigan are protesting a proposed 1.4 gigawatt data center project by DTE and Related Digital. They are concerned about pollution, higher electricity costs, and the environmental impact. The Michigan Public Service Commission is expected to discuss the project's contracts this Friday after initially denying the project, which the township later settled with the developers.
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Gov: Saline Township, Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Residents in Saline, Michigan, are protesting against a proposed 1.4 gigawatt data center project by DTE Energy and developer Related Digital. The protesters are calling for more transparency in the contract process and are concerned about pollution, higher electrical costs, and environmental impact.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has encouraged residents to pressure the Michigan Public Service Commission to scrutinize the deals between DTE and the developers, and to demand a more transparent process. The Commission is expected to further discuss the contracts for the project in Saline Township at an upcoming meeting.