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Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Related Digital data center developments across 2 states, including MI, WY.

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

Saline Township Meeting Draws Tense Data Center Debate

The Saline Township board meeting saw a tense debate over the Related Digital data center, with residents raising concerns about safety, infrastructure, and zoning. Despite ongoing construction updates, the board tabled proposals for a master plan update and zoning ordinance consolidation due to public objections. A public hearing on a data center moratorium is now scheduled for May 5.

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4/9/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Detroit, Wayne County, MI

Anti-data center rallies planned in Detroit, Ann Arbor Saturday: ‘People don’t want these at all’

Residents in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and other Michigan cities are organizing rallies against data center projects, citing concerns over electricity and water usage, noise, and the influence of utility political donations. Organizers are linking their opposition to a ballot initiative aimed at banning political donations from monopoly utilities. Discussions are also ongoing regarding potential statewide and local data center moratoriums and the repeal of tax breaks.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water moratorium

Oracle OpenAI

4/9/2026

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 The disputes involve formal resolutions, rejected recall petitions, ongoing legal challenges, and withdrawn project applications.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

News Clipcowboystatedaily.com·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Data Center Boom Powers Cheyenne’s Push For Annexation

Cheyenne, Wyoming, is actively annexing land in Laramie County to manage the rapid growth fueled by large data center developments. This strategy helps fund necessary infrastructure and provides economic benefits to the city, including reduced utility rates for businesses in annexed areas. The city's proactive stance contrasts with other states and cities considering moratoriums due to environmental and resource concerns.

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Meta Microsoft

4/4/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

Oracle data center near Ann Arbor finalizing $16B financing after twisty path

Related Digital is finalizing a $16 billion financing deal for a large Oracle data center complex located in Saline Township, Michigan. This comes after a period of complex, stop-and-start negotiations with investors to secure the funding for the project.

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Oracle

4/3/2026

News ClipThe American Bazaar·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

Oracle to spend $16 billion for data center in Michigan amid mass layoffs

Oracle plans to invest $16 billion in a new data center in Saline Township, Michigan, with financing secured by developer Related Digital. This project, a partnership with OpenAI, is part of a larger initiative to expand US AI infrastructure capacity. The investment comes despite recent mass layoffs at Oracle, indicating a strategic shift towards AI and cloud infrastructure.

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Oracle OpenAI

4/2/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Washtenaw County, MI

Officials Push Pause as Data Center Questions Spread Across Washtenaw County

Officials across Washtenaw County are calling for a pause on data center projects, citing concerns about land use, water, traffic, noise, and energy. The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting local moratoriums, while townships grapple with project approvals, rejections, legal actions, and formal opposition.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water moratorium

4/2/2026

News ClipDetroit Metro Times·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Benson takes on data center boom with stricter safeguards

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson has proposed a plan to implement strict new safeguards on data centers across the state. The proposal aims to address growing concerns over rising energy costs, environmental impacts, and lack of transparency in the approval process, specifically highlighting a controversial project in Saline Township. Her plan seeks to ensure data centers benefit residents with well-paying jobs and affordable energy, while protecting the environment.

electricity environmental government opposition zoning legal

3/22/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Regulators approve DTE contracts for Michigan’s first hyperscale data center

Michigan regulators have approved a 19-year power supply deal between DTE Energy and tech firms Oracle, OpenAI, and Related Digital to build a $7 billion "hyperscale" data center in Saline Township, south of Ann Arbor. The decision was met with criticism from local residents who raised concerns about lost farmland, rising power rates, and environmental impacts.

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Oracle OpenAI

12/18/2025

News ClipCBS News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Protesters call on DTE for transparency over proposed data center in Saline Township

Residents in Saline, Michigan are protesting a proposed 1.4 gigawatt data center project by DTE and Related Digital. They are concerned about pollution, higher electricity costs, and the environmental impact. The Michigan Public Service Commission is expected to discuss the project's contracts this Friday after initially denying the project, which the township later settled with the developers.

electricity opposition environmental

12/3/2025

News ClipMichigan Public·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Saline residents protest data center project, chant “no secret deals”

Residents of Saline, Michigan are protesting the planned construction of a large data center project by Related Digital in their rural township. The protesters are concerned about the project's lack of transparency and its potential impact on the local power grid and energy rates. The Michigan Public Service Commission is taking public comments on the project at an upcoming meeting.

zoning opposition electricity

12/1/2025

News Clip2:58WWMT-TV·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

AG Nessel hosts roundtable to discuss data center eyeing Michigan township

A developer, Related Digital, is proposing to build a 1-gigawatt AI data center on 250 acres of farmland in Saline Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The project is in collaboration with tech companies Oracle and OpenAI. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a roundtable with state lawmakers and environmental groups to discuss the proposal.

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Oracle OpenAI

11/26/2025

News ClipBridge Michigan·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Tech giants announce $7B data center, Michigan’s first hyperscale campus

Three tech giants - OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital - have announced plans to build a massive $7 billion, 1-gigawatt-plus AI data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The project has faced some local opposition and zoning challenges, but a recent settlement and a power deal with utility DTE Energy have paved the way for construction to begin in 2026.

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OpenAI Oracle

10/30/2025