Cherryland Electric Cooperative

Bracing for Impact: Is the Grand Traverse region ready for big data centers?

The Grand Traverse region has enough electricity capacity to support large data centers, according to Consumers Energy, Cherryland Electric Cooperative and Traverse City Light & Power. However, utilities are imposing cost protections for large power users while local townships weigh concerns about water, noise, land use and grid impacts, with some having enacted temporary moratoriums.