Data center news continues to develop

The Lansing State Journal continues to cover contentious data center developments in its readership area. In Mason, a recall effort is currently underway, targeting Mayor Russ Whipple and council member Elaine Ferris. These officials had supported an ordinance aimed at strengthening local zoning rules to make data center development more difficult, but opponents deemed it insufficient, leading to its repeal. Meanwhile, Lansing's City Council is scheduled for a highly anticipated vote on Monday regarding a data center proposal, described as one of the state's smaller yet equally controversial projects. New details have emerged about this Lansing development, including its intention to use fuel cells for most of its power, with operation handled by a contractor hired by BWL (Board of Water and Light). The project's projected tax revenue has also been a point of discussion.