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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about DTE Energy Co. data center developments across 1 states, including MI.

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News ClipThe Detroit News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

DTE seeks two new natural gas plants, more nuclear in energy plan

DTE Energy is submitting a long-term energy plan to the Michigan Public Service Commission, proposing two new natural gas plants, upgrading a nuclear plant, and expanding renewables to meet a projected doubling of electricity demand over 20 years. This increased demand is partly driven by data center development across Michigan, with environmental groups planning to intervene and advocate for cleaner, more cost-effective solutions than new natural gas. Specifically, Oracle and OpenAI's Saline Township data center is mentioned as influencing DTE's rate hike decisions.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/24/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Nessel wants to hold PSC 'accountable' in fight against data center

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and several environmental groups have filed arguments with the Michigan Court of Appeals, challenging the Michigan Public Service Commission's (MPSC) approval of contracts between DTE Energy Co. and data center developers. Nessel argues the MPSC failed to properly scrutinize the deal for a hyperscale data center in Saline Township, which she believes could harm Michigan residents and utility customers. The opposition seeks to invalidate the MPSC's approval of power contracts for the facility being built by OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital.

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OpenAI Oracle

8/7/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·MI

Michigan Senate Democrats propose data center restrictions

Michigan Senate Democrats have proposed a comprehensive package of eight bills aimed at regulating data center developments statewide, addressing concerns about environmental impact and resident costs. The legislation seeks to cap water usage, prevent electricity rate increases for other customers, and mandate community benefits agreements. This move follows public opposition to a large data center project in Saline Township involving Oracle and OpenAI.

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Oracle OpenAI

6/22/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Oracle CEO claims viral Whitmer video 'manipulated.' Videographer denies it

A dispute has erupted over a viral video of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a Saline Township data center groundbreaking, with Oracle's CEO claiming the audio was manipulated. The videographer denies this, stating the governor made a comment about doing things "anyways" despite opposition. This incident highlights public frustration regarding data center developments in Michigan.

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Oracle OpenAI

6/15/2026

News ClipBloomberg.com·MI

Google Ties Data Center to 20-Year Power Deal, Solar Investment

Google is moving forward with plans for a major data center in Michigan, backed by a 20-year electricity contract with DTE Energy Co. This agreement requires Google to fund new clean power generation to support the facility's anticipated one-gigawatt power consumption.

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Google

3/18/2026