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Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about Los Alamos National Laboratory data center developments across 1 states, including MI.

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

Weekly Data Center Watch: Ypsilanti City Moratorium Sharpens Local Control Debate

Ypsilanti City Council preliminarily approved a 60-day moratorium on new data center permits to study potential impacts and consider regulations. Concurrently, the University of Michigan is holding town halls regarding its proposed research computing center in neighboring Ypsilanti Township, which faces community opposition. Data center development and local control have also emerged as a significant topic in Michigan's gubernatorial race.

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9/3/2026

News ClipThe Michigan Daily·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

UMich’s data center has a similar playbook as OpenAI’s

The article discusses the controversial development of data centers in Michigan, focusing on OpenAI's project in Saline Township and the University of Michigan's project in Ypsilanti Township. Both are criticized for proceeding despite strong local opposition, exemplifying how financial and institutional power overrides community concerns. Residents and local officials express dismay and continue to resist, particularly the University's project, which is still in its early stages.

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OpenAI

9/2/2026

News ClipThe Manchester Mirror·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Ypsilanti Township eyes moratorium on power transmission to slow U-M data center

Ypsilanti Township is considering a six-month moratorium on power transmission infrastructure to address concerns about a proposed $1.2 billion University of Michigan data center. This move is the latest in a year-long dispute, following an earlier moratorium enacted by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority on water and sewage use for data centers. Officials are worried about environmental impact, energy demands, and the proximity of the facility to residential areas.

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8/24/2026

News Clip3:17The 'Gander·Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI

Ann Arbor considers University of Michigan data center amid local opposition and moratorium

The University of Michigan plans to build a $1.3 billion computing campus, which locals identify as a data center, on 144 acres in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. Despite unanimous opposition from local government and a water service moratorium, the project is moving forward due to the university's exemption from local zoning. Local and state officials are now pursuing legislative and legal actions to challenge the development.

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8/21/2026

News ClipThe Eastern Echo·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Ypsilanti Township issues land-use moratorium impacting data centers

Ypsilanti Township has enacted a six-month land-use moratorium on major electric utility facilities, directly impacting a proposed data center by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The decision allows the township to develop new ordinances regulating infrastructure for such projects, amidst strong community and leadership opposition citing environmental and zoning concerns. This follows an earlier water and sewage moratorium by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority.

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8/19/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Ypsilanti Township eyes moratorium on power transmission to slow U-M data center

Ypsilanti Township is considering a six-month moratorium on power transmission updates to assess infrastructure capacity for the University of Michigan's proposed $1.2 billion data center. This move follows a previous water/sewage moratorium by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority and is part of the township's ongoing opposition to the project, citing environmental and community impact concerns.

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8/17/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Washtenaw County, MI

Washtenaw County: University of Michigan Names Textile Road Preferred Site for Research Computing Center

The University of Michigan has named Ypsilanti Township as its preferred site for a research computing center, despite ongoing local opposition and an enacted water and sewer moratorium. Simultaneously, Oracle's tax break in Saline Township faces a legal challenge, and state-approved power contracts for a Saline data center are being contested in the Court of Appeals. Lodi Township has also broadened its data center moratorium to include all "high-power facilities" and is developing permanent regulations.

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Oracle

8/13/2026

News ClipDetroit Free Press·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

U-M selects site for joint data center with Los Alamos Laboratory

The University of Michigan has selected a site in Ypsilanti Township for a new $1.25 billion research computing center in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory. This decision has caused outrage among local officials and residents due to environmental concerns and the facility's ties to nuclear weapons research. Despite strong community opposition and claims of environmental racism, U-M defends its site selection, citing infrastructure needs and existing light industrial zoning.

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8/12/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County, MI

U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight

The University of Michigan affirmed its plan to build a $1.2 billion computing center, which it distinguishes as a data center, in Ypsilanti Township, despite strong local objections. Township officials have vowed to fight the project, citing concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and potential nuclear weapons research. The university plans a community town hall to address concerns.

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8/11/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

University of Michigan picks site for controversial 'computing facility'

The University of Michigan has selected a controversial site in Ypsilanti Township for its high-performance computing facility, facing significant local opposition and a utility moratorium on water and sewer services. Despite the university's assertion that it's not a data center, the project has drawn criticism from local officials and a U.S. Representative, leading to legislative efforts to revoke funding. The university plans to move forward, emphasizing the facility's research benefits and pledging transparency.

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8/11/2026

News ClipThe Eastern Echo·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Environmental experts explain data center benefits, risks for communities

Environmental experts and activists are weighing the potential risks and benefits of data centers for communities, focusing on concerns like water and energy usage, and air quality. Local discussions in Ypsilanti, Michigan, involve opposition to a University of Michigan/Los Alamos National Laboratory project and proposals for regulatory strategies like moratoriums.

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Google

8/9/2026

News ClipexploreClarion·MI

Data Center Fights Pit Social Values, Democracy, and Capitalism Against Each Other

An analysis explores why data center projects often create division in Michigan communities, pitting tech companies, utilities, and local officials against residents. The article highlights conflicts over land, water, and electricity resources, using examples like a proposed University of Michigan data center and Google's project in Van Buren Township.

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Google

7/24/2026

News Clip3:18WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Residents and officials push back on $1.25B University of Michigan data center plan

Ypsilanti Township officials and residents are pushing back against a proposed $1.25 billion research computing center, a partnership between the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Township has adopted a formal resolution to block the facility, citing concerns about energy use and the university not being subject to local zoning laws. The opposition reflects a broader trend of data center resistance across Southeast Michigan.

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7/16/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Washtenaw County, MI

Washtenaw Data Center Watch Begins with Ballots, Bills and Local Control

Augusta Township voters will decide on an August 4 referendum whether to uphold a data center-related rezoning ordinance. Separately, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is pressing the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory for answers regarding a proposed research facility after Ypsilanti Township formally opposed it. State lawmakers have also introduced various bills addressing data center regulations, including a potential statewide moratorium and limits on U-M's land-use authority.

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Oracle OpenAI

7/2/2026

News ClipThe Eastern Echo·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

U-M continues data center plans despite local opposition

The University of Michigan is moving forward with plans for a supercomputing facility in Ypsilanti Township, despite significant local opposition and denouncement resolutions from the city and township. A moratorium on water and sewer services for data centers has been enacted by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority, which U-M's legal firm has challenged as legally invalid. Residents and some university officials continue to raise concerns about environmental impact, noise, and community welfare.

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5/30/2026

News ClipThe Eastern Echo·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

YCUA passes 12-month moratorium on water and sewage services for data centers

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) has passed a 12-month moratorium on providing water and sewage services to data centers, following a similar zoning moratorium by the City Council. This action addresses concerns from Ypsilanti Township and residents regarding excessive water usage, infrastructure strain, and environmental impacts from such facilities, including a proposed project by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory. YCUA plans to conduct extensive studies during this pause to ensure long-term sustainability.

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4/26/2026

News ClipThe Michigan Daily·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

YCUA Board approves 12-month moratorium on providing water to data centers

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on providing water services to data centers. This decision will significantly impede a planned University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory data center project in Ypsilanti Township, circumventing the University's exemption from local zoning laws and addressing environmental and utility concerns.

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4/24/2026

News ClipAlton Telegraph·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Michigan utility OKs 12-month ban on supplying water for data centers$

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) in Michigan has approved a 12-month moratorium on supplying water and sewer services to data centers. This decision impacts proposed projects by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Thor Equities, in Ypsilanti and Augusta Townships. The moratorium was enacted due to concerns over limited water capacity and environmental justice issues.

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4/23/2026

News ClipThe Michigan Daily·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Ypsilanti Township proposes water moratorium that could block planned UMich data center

Ypsilanti Township's Board of Trustees approved a resolution requesting a water moratorium on data centers, potentially blocking the University of Michigan's planned $1.25 billion data center. The project, a partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory, faces significant opposition due to environmental, electrical grid, and national security concerns. The University, though exempt from local zoning, relies on Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) approval for water, where the moratorium decision is pending.

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4/17/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Data center news: Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project

Local battles over data center developments are escalating across Michigan, involving multiple townships, government bodies, and developers. Community concerns center on environmental impact, national security risks, electricity and water usage, and transparency in project approvals. The disputes involve formal resolutions, rejected recall petitions, ongoing legal challenges, and withdrawn project applications.

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Oracle

4/7/2026