Michigan needs new data center policies to ease public concerns, report finds
A report commissioned by business groups recommends that Michigan strengthen its data center regulations to ease public concerns and better attract investment and jobs. The report urges the state to enshrine and fortify existing policies.
A recent report, commissioned by Michigan business groups, asserts that the state should reinforce its data center regulations. The report emphasizes the necessity to mitigate residents’ concerns regarding data center operations and to ensure these facilities contribute more effectively to attracting further investment and job creation within the state. The recommendations aim to solidify existing policies to better manage data center development. An example of ongoing development is The Barn data center, currently under construction in Saline Township, which is being developed by Related Companies and Oracle for use by OpenAI.