Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about DTE data center developments across 1 states, including MI.
Michigan Attorney General Nessel has appealed DTE's data center contracts. This action is part of her continued push for these contracts to be addressed as a contested case before the state's regulatory body.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is appealing the Michigan Public Service Commission's approval of two DTE contracts for a 1.4 gigawatt AI data center in Saline. Nessel is seeking a contested case hearing to ensure existing electric rates are not increased for customers and to protect against liabilities associated with the data center's electricity usage. She asserts that the Commission ignored previous requests for a public review process.
The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees formally re-established its opposition to the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory supercomputing facility, despite U-M confirming a 124-acre land purchase. Residents and officials cite concerns over environmental impact, national security risks, and a lack of transparency regarding the $1.25 billion project.
Hundreds attended a town hall in Howell, Michigan, discussing concerns over a proposed 1,000-acre data center, including transparency issues, strain on the energy grid, and water supply. The event, hosted by State Rep. Jennifer Conlin and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, highlighted an expiring local moratorium and newly proposed state legislation.
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) rejected the Attorney General's request to re-examine energy contracts between DTE and data center developers near Saline. Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed concerns about a lack of transparency, potential cost subsidization for existing customers, and the MPSC's statutory authority. Nessel stated her office would explore further options to protect Michigan utility customers.
Google has finalized a data center deal with DTE in Michigan. Advocates view this agreement as a positive development and a 'step upward' for the state. The deal likely involves power supply for the new data center.
Google and DTE have announced an agreement concerning a data center in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The agreement includes a commitment to a contested case hearing.