Consumers Energy Eyes Big Data Centers as Backlash Grows in Michigan

Consumers Energy eyes big data centers as backlash grows in Michigan

Utility executives are optimistic about attracting more large AI data centers that could supercharge power demand.

Data center moratoriums pile up in Michigan. No one knows if they’ll work

As data center developers float plans in more than a dozen Michigan communities, pushback against the facilities is growing At least 19 communities have passed or proposed moratoriums on data center development, while bipartisan lawmakers push state-level reforms and gubernatorial candidates chime in on the debate Supporters tout the potential jobs and investment, while opponents fear pollution and energy rate hikes Had anyone asked him a year a…

Michigan lawmakers take up ‘critically important’ data center debate

A House oversight committee plans to spend the next several weeks taking testimony on the risks posed by Big Tech’s foray into Michigan.