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Groups tied to Consumers Energy target Michigan data center critic
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (886+ words) Lansing — Two groups connected to Consumers Energy, one of Michigan's dominant electric utilities, are funding TV commercials this summer in a bid to unseat a state House member who's been critical of data center projects. Republican Rep. Steve Carra of…...
Growing chorus of Michigan lawmakers call for data center regulation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (130+ words) A growing number of policymakers have floated proposals for regulating data centers, as communities debate their water and energy demands. Growing chorus of Michigan lawmakers call for data center regulation LANSING — A growing number of proposals on how to regulate…...
Michigan Senate Democrats propose data center restrictions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (585+ words) Lansing — Michigan Senate Democrats unveiled a sweeping set of regulations for data center developments last week, saying they wanted tech companies to come to the state, but they had to take steps to protect the environment and residents. Under the…...
University of Michigan to buy part of Concordia Ann Arbor's property
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (101+ words) The University of Michigan plans to buy 140 acres of Concordia University's Ann Arbor property for $60 million. University of Michigan to buy part of Concordia Ann Arbor's property The University of Michigan is planning to purchase part of Concordia University's Ann…...
As data centers proliferate in Michigan, where governor candidates stand
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (891+ words) Data centers are coming to Michigan — construction has started on major projects and the state is being eyed for further development as demand for artificial intelligence processing grows. But not everyone is happy about it. Although some in state government…...
Why Michigan communities struggle to block new data centers
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) Michigan communities are pushing back on data centers, but zoning laws often leave townships with little power to stop them. Why Michigan communities struggle to block new data centers Some of the world’s largest tech companies are looking to set…...
'This isn't fair' | Anti-data center protest held in Grand Rapids
5+ mon, 16+ hour ago (486+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A rally opposing data centers at Calder Plaza attracted about 50 people on Saturday afternoon, many from communities in West Michigan considering the controversial proposals. It was one of six rallies held across the state this weekend — from…...
Microsoft grows Grand Rapids data center plan amid local pushback
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Microsoft Corp. is in the process of acquiring additional property to add to the 356-acre site the company has amassed south of Grand Rapids for a planned data center. The Gaines Township Planning Commission is set to consider a revised…...
Michigan customers pay their utilities to argue for higher rates. Few realize
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1720+ words) When utility rates go up, customers’ wallets make it possible. In Michigan and many other states, for-profit utility companies spend millions on teams of lawyers and highly paid consultants who argue for higher rates. Their customers routinely pick up the…...
Michigan AG, advocates ask regulators to reconsider approval of DTE data center deal
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (935+ words) LANSING, MI - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and four advocacy groups are formally asking state regulators to reconsider their order green-lighting DTE Energy’s proposal to power the state’s first “hyperscale” data center that would demand more electricity than a million…...