Ann Arbor farmland eyed for massive data center, raising questions on transparency and costs

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DTE Energy is pushing to expedite the approval process for a large data center project near Ann Arbor, backed by Stephen Ross, Oracle, and OpenAI. The utility claims the project could reduce customer bills despite its massive energy requirement, but the Sierra Club and a state representative have expressed concerns about transparency and community input.

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DTE Energy is pushing to expedite the approval process for a large data center project near Ann Arbor, backed by Stephen Ross, Oracle, and OpenAI. The utility claims the project could reduce customer bills despite its massive energy requirement, enough to power over a million homes. The Sierra Club's Bryan Smigielski and State Representative Morgan Foreman express concerns about transparency and community input.