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Data Center Signal is tracking 108 clips about DTE Energy data center developments across 5 states, including MI, CA, DC, MN, OH.

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News ClipThe Sun Times News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

As Data Centers Advance, Questions Over Costs and Oversight Grow

A proposed Oracle and OpenAI data center in Saline Township is facing scrutiny over wastewater discharge into the Saline River, including phosphorus limits and contaminants that may not be routinely tested. Michigan officials, residents and policy experts are also debating the environmental and electricity costs of data center growth, while Ypsilanti Township maintains a temporary moratorium on new water and sewer connections.

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Oracle OpenAI

10/22/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Google data center wins final approval in Wayne County: What residents need to know

Van Buren Township’s Planning Commission granted final site-plan approval for Google’s planned 1-gigawatt data center and electrical substation in Wayne County. Residents and environmental advocates remain concerned about noise, dust, water use, wetland impacts, electricity demand and potential ratepayer costs, while Panattoni and project supporters cite jobs and investment.

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Google

10/19/2026

News ClipThe Oakland Press·MI

What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate

The article examines Michigan’s growing debate over hyperscale data centers, including projects tied to Oracle, Google and Switch. Experts say the facilities pose real environmental, energy, water and noise concerns, while data centers have not yet been shown to raise residential electricity rates; communities are responding with moratoriums, opposition and lawsuits.

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Oracle Google Switch

10/18/2026

News ClipThumbwind·Lake Township, Huron County, MI

Michigan Approves 185-Megawatt Sanilac County Solar Project Amid Growing Thumb Opposition

Michigan regulators approved key supply and service agreements for DTE Energy's 185-megawatt Peatville Solar project in Sanilac County, although construction and all permitting are not yet complete. The article also reports that Huron County approved a 36-month moratorium on data center and similar land-use permits, while Lake Township adopted a separate six-month data center moratorium amid concerns about electricity use, water supplies and farmland preservation.

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10/17/2026

News ClipThe Michigan Daily·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

UMich Board of Regents discusses recent construction projects and satellite campuses

University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso discussed the planned $1.25 billion research computing facility in Ypsilanti, which is being developed in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory. He said the facility will use less energy than a commercial hyperscale data center, will not draw from or discharge into local water sources, and will have a dedicated DTE Energy substation. Residents and other attendees criticized the project during public comment.

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10/16/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Google data center secures Van Buren Township approval, with startup expected in late 2027

Van Buren Township’s planning commission approved Google’s proposed 1-gigawatt data center near Detroit Metro Airport by a 5-1 vote, allowing construction to proceed toward an expected late-2027 power-up. The project has secured electricity and wetland permits, but nearby residents oppose it over construction dust, noise, vibration and quality-of-life impacts, and a recall effort is targeting the township board.

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Google

10/15/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Construction Traffic Draws Complaints as Data Center Projects Advance

Saline Township residents are complaining about speeding construction traffic and other impacts tied to the Oracle and OpenAI data center being built along U.S. 12. The article also covers opposition and funding uncertainty surrounding a University of Michigan computing facility, proposed data center rules in Lyndon Township, and approval of Google's site plan in Van Buren Township.

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Oracle OpenAI Google

10/15/2026

News ClipCBS News·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Google data center clears site plan review by Van Buren Township Planning Commission

The Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved the final site plan for Google's proposed $2 billion Project Cannoli data center in Wayne County, including a high-voltage switching station. The 230-acre campus will include three data processing facilities, and the project has also received tax incentives, an energy contract approval and a wetlands permit.

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Google

10/15/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Township vote paves way for Michigan’s second hyperscale data center

The Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved Google’s final site plan for a proposed 1-gigawatt hyperscale data center near Detroit Metro Airport, clearing the project’s last major local permitting hurdle. The project has secured power and environmental approvals but faces continued resident opposition over construction impacts, leading to a recall effort targeting the township board.

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Google

10/15/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate

Bridge Michigan examines claims surrounding Michigan’s rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers, including projects tied to Oracle in Saline Township, Google in Van Buren Township and Switch in Gaines Township. The article details local opposition, zoning disputes, lawsuits, electricity and water demands, environmental concerns and potential tax benefits.

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Oracle Google Switch

10/14/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·MI

Michigan environmental news: DTE plans 2 gigawatts in data center deals by year’s end

DTE Energy is in advanced discussions with data center developers seeking about 2 gigawatts of electricity and expects to announce new deals by the end of the year. Its long-range plan also proposes two natural gas plants costing $6.4 billion, drawing environmental concerns that the projects could be driven by data center demand and increase ratepayer costs.

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10/9/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Data centers, hazardous waste weigh on voters in Michigan’s 31st House District

The Michigan 31st House District race is centered partly on opposition to proposed data centers, including a 1-gigawatt Google project in Van Buren Township. Candidates Laura Perry and Shannon Dare Wayne support stronger safeguards and repealing data center tax breaks, while Perry backs a one-year moratorium and Dare Wayne favors enforceable protections without endorsing a moratorium.

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Google

10/8/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

DTE hints at new data center development, stirs fight on energy sources

DTE Energy said it expects to announce additional agreements with data center developers by the end of the year, following approved power contracts for large facilities in Saline Township and Van Buren Township. Environmental groups fear the projects will increase electricity costs, water demand and reliance on natural gas, while DTE and business groups argue new gas plants are needed for overall grid reliability.

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Oracle OpenAI Google

10/7/2026

News ClipClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4·Wayne County, MI

State regulators approve 20-year DTE contracts for Google data center in Wayne County

Michigan utility regulators unanimously approved a 20-year electricity contract between DTE Energy and Google for a data center in Wayne County. The agreement supports power service for Google's data center operations.

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Google

10/2/2026

News Clip0:36Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

State regulators OK 20-year DTE contract for Google data center

The Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously approved a 20-year electricity contract between DTE Energy and Google for the proposed Project Cannoli data center in Van Buren Township. Google must pay for at least 80% of the electricity it agrees to use and cover certain costs if the project ends early, protecting other DTE customers from the development’s expenses.

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Google

10/2/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Wayne Co. commissioners override Evans’ Van Buren data center veto

Wayne County commissioners unanimously overrode County Executive Warren Evans' veto of tax incentives and a community benefits agreement for Google's proposed data center in Van Buren Township. The vote does not approve construction, and the township Planning Commission is expected to consider the project's final site plan; residents remain concerned about water use, electricity demand, noise and utility costs.

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Google

10/1/2026

News ClipAOL.co.uk·MI

Senate Democrats block datacenter energy bill

Senate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill that would have required utilities to ensure data centers cover the costs of related transmission, generation and distribution upgrades. The vote followed opposition from Detroit residents to DTE Energy’s plan to provide power for a proposed $7 billion data center in rural Michigan.

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9/30/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

How data centers factor into DTE’s 20-year power plan

Michigan regulators are evaluating DTE Energy's 20-year power plan, which includes building two natural gas plants and doubling electric capacity, largely driven by demand from data centers operated by Oracle, OpenAI, and Google. Environmental groups are raising concerns about the climate and air quality impacts of these plants and the financial burden on ratepayers. The Michigan Public Service Commission's decision will determine the future of energy supply and environmental policy in Southeast Michigan.

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Oracle OpenAI Google

9/29/2026

News ClipMichigan Public·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

DTE's proposed long term plan has hidden risks due to data centers, environmental group says

DTE Energy's proposed long-term energy plan, designed to meet future electricity demand, faces criticism from the Sierra Club of Michigan. The environmental group argues the plan includes hidden risks from data centers, which are driving the need for new natural gas plants. They are urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to require DTE to transparently model future energy needs with and without data centers to assess the true impact on residential customers.

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Oracle

9/24/2026

News ClipShoreline Media Group·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

House backs data center ratepayer measure

The U.S. House approved a bill requiring state utility regulators to consider making large data centers pay for additional electricity infrastructure. Michigan already implements similar rate structures for data centers, and local governments in Muskegon County are adopting moratoriums and zoning regulations to address data center impacts like noise. The federal bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

electricity government zoning moratorium environmental

9/19/2026