Saline Township residents set to protest massive data center project
News ClipWXYZ Channel 7·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI·12/1/2025
Saline Township residents are protesting a massive 1.4 Megawatt, 200-acre data center project proposed by DTE Energy to serve OpenAI and Oracle. Residents are concerned about the impact on the power grid, property values, pollution, and groundwater usage. The township is also worried about regulating noise, traffic, and water usage for the project. Residents feel the project is being rushed without proper public input.
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Gov: Saline Township, Michigan Public Service Commission
SALINE TWP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Saline Township residents are fighting back against a massive data center project. They're planning to protest in downtown Saline this afternoon. This proposed project has been drawing strong opinions across our community. Watch Brittany's report in the video player below