Republican U.S. Senate Nominee Rogers: Michigan Needs One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers proposes a one-year moratorium on data centers in Michigan, citing concerns over community control, utility price hikes, and water protection. Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed counters with proposals to prevent costs from being passed to ratepayers and to implement penalties for unfulfilled job promises.
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers has called for Michigan to enact a one-year moratorium on data centers, emphasizing the need for stronger "guardrails" to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, conserve water, and stop perceived "pay-to-play schemes." While Rogers does not support a federal ban, he believes the state requires these measures.
Conversely, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed argues that data center costs must not burden ratepayers. El-Sayed's proposal also includes establishing penalties for data centers that fail to create the jobs they promise. Rogers criticized El-Sayed's plan, noting that it would empower the Michigan Public Service Commission, the state's utility regulatory body.