Data center protest at Michigan Capitol aims to pressure regulators ahead of DTE Energy decision

Over 100 people gathered at the Michigan State Capitol to protest the wave of data center proposals in the state, with state representatives announcing legislation to roll back tax incentives for large data centers. The rally comes ahead of a potential decision by state regulators on DTE Energy's proposed contracts for a $7 billion data center project by Oracle and OpenAI in Saline Township. Protesters called for regulators and elected officials to deny the quick approval of data center contracts and ensure protections for utility customers and the environment.