Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about DTE Electric data center developments across 1 states, including MI.
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved special electricity contracts between DTE Electric and Google for a data center in Van Buren Township, Wayne County. Google will pay for the facility’s power costs, including up to 1,600 megawatts of renewable energy and 480 megawatts of battery storage, so other DTE customers are not charged for the project.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging the secrecy surrounding contracts between DTE Electric and Green Chile Ventures LLC for an Oracle/OpenAI data center in Saline Township. Nessel is asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to mandate a contested hearing to reveal redacted details, citing concerns over tax incentives, financial risk to ratepayers, and lack of transparency. The dispute highlights broader issues of local control, environmental impact, and the rapid expansion of data centers in Michigan, with some legislators expressing "buyer's remorse" over recent tax exemptions.
Augusta Township voters overwhelmingly overturned a rezoning for a proposed data center. Meanwhile, in Saline Township, regulatory decisions continue for another data center project, with battery storage approved for electricity supply and details clarified for wastewater discharge into the Saline River.
DTE Electric is proposing a 7.6% rate increase for its customers. The utility has vowed to not pursue any additional rate hikes for two years if new data centers are constructed, citing future revenue from these developments.