Gibraltar data center could support DTE grid with diesel generators: Developer

The Gibraltar City Council has passed a one-year data center moratorium to give the city time to prepare for such facilities. The proposed 100 MW data center project by developer Raeden has faced concerns from the community about potential impacts on air quality, electricity bills, and the nearby Humbug Marsh wildlife area. Raeden is seeking to convince the city to rescind the moratorium or obtain a waiver. The data center would have 30-35 backup diesel generators that could potentially support the DTE Energy grid during peak demand, but this has raised concerns about air pollution. The project would create 60-100 permanent jobs and 500-700 construction jobs, but could also significantly increase energy demand, raising questions about its impact on utility bills for other customers.