US EditionMichiganders Warn Regulators Not to Rush Approval of DTE Deal for Massive Data Center
DTE seeks expedited approval to power a 250-acre hyperscale data center amid nearly 5,000 public comments; supporters highlight jobs, opponents cite climate and cost concerns.
- On Dec. 5 the Michigan Public Service Commission will vote at 1 p.m. on DTE Energy Co.'s ex-parte fast-track request to serve a 250-acre Saline Township data center, with contracts allowing termination if not approved by Dec. 5, 2025.
- Earlier this year, rising AI demand prompted tech companies building AI infrastructure to propose large data centers and developers to urge speedy approvals, while DTE filed its special request on Oct. 31 noting a tight timeline.
- Supporters highlight the 250-acre project would use 1.4 gigawatts, power 1 million homes, create 2,500 construction and 450 on-site jobs, and Green Chile Ventures funds 1.4 gigawatts battery storage after nearly 5,000 online comments and a Dec. 3, 2025 virtual hearing.
- Supporters said the project would bring thousands of jobs and tax revenue, while opponents warned of climate harms and potential costs to ratepayers, with AG Dana Nessel and 23 lawmakers urging a contested review.
- Cindy Warner, former Michigan Strategic Fund appointee, urged transparency and contingency plans to protect ratepayers, supporting a 60- or 90-day contested process and Attorney General's office review.
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Calls for transparency strengthen as DTE aims to forge ahead on Saline Township data center deals
DTE Energy, Detroit | Susan J. DemasTwo days out from their next scheduled meeting, members of Michigan’s energy regulatory body held an online comment session regarding a set of proposed contracts between one of the state’s largest energy companies and a massive data center slated for construction in Washtenaw County. Shortly after the announcement that the controversial project – spearheaded by ChatGPT creator OpenAI, tech giant Oracle and de…
Detroit Evening Report: DTE faces protest over push for AI data center - WDET 101.9 FM
State energy regulators heard from people last night who oppose a large data center project near Saline. The Michigan Public Service Commission held a virtual hearing on DTE Energy’s request to fast-track contracts with the project’s developers. The data center would require DTE Energy to substantially increase its peak electrical load. The company says that won’t raise customer’s rate. Cadillac resident Cody Gilbert spoke at the hearing. Gi…
Michiganders warn regulators not to rush approval of DTE deal for massive data center
More than 800 people tuned into a public hearing over DTE contracts to serve an AI data center for ChatGPT creator OpenAI and multinational tech firm Oracle in Saline Township.
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