Michigan AG, Advocates Ask Regulators to Reconsider Approval of DTE Data Center Deal

Michigan AG, advocates ask regulators to reconsider approval of DTE data center deal

Regulators' approval of power supply contracts the Oracle and OpenAI data center in Saline Township without formal outside scrutiny "serves only the interests of DTE and the billion-dollar businesses involved," AG Dana Nessel said.

AG Nessel seeks rehearing on DTE contracts for massive Washtenaw County AI data center

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reconsider its recent approval of DTE contracts for a massive artificial intelligence data center planned in Washtenaw County.

Nessel challenges fast-tracked DTE data center deal, citing risks to ratepayers and lack of public scrutiny

he project, tied to Oracle, OpenAI, and developer Related Digital, would be among the largest data centers in the country and is expected to consume as much electricity as nearly one million homes

Nessel challenges MPSC approval of DTE's data center electricity deal

AG Dana Nessel says she is "extremely disappointed with the (public service) commission's decision to fast-track DTE's secret data center contracts."

Michigan Regulators Approve Special Electric Rates For Massive Data Center — Attorney General, Residents Warn Grid Is Already Overstressed

LANSING – Michigan regulators have approved custom electric rate agreements for a massive new data center proposed in Washtenaw County, a move supporters say will attract investment without raising rates — and critics say risks overloading an already stressed electric grid and pushing costs onto residents and businesses. In a December order, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved special contracts between DTE Electric and Green …