Michigan Public Service Commission delays decision on DTE data center contract
News Clip2:26Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI·12/5/2025
The Michigan Public Service Commission has delayed a decision on a contract for a proposed DTE Energy data center in Saline Township. Critics have raised concerns about the environmental impacts and lack of transparency in DTE's expedited application process. Governor Whitmer supports the project, while Attorney General Dana Nessel has criticized DTE's handling and called for public hearings.
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The controversy surrounding a proposed data center in Saline Township has intensified, with critics voicing concerns about environmental impacts and lack of transparency in DTE's fast-tracked energy supply application. The Michigan Public Service Commission removed DTE's application from its agenda, prompting criticism over the expedited process. Governor Whitmer supports the project, while Attorney General Dana Nessel criticizes DTE's handling and urges public hearings. The commission's decision is pending, with a meeting scheduled for December 18.