Data Center

This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the Michigan Public Service Commission, asking the agency to open a contested case of DTE Energy's "conditionally approved" contract with a proposed massive AI data center in Saline Township.

We humans are wired to recognize patterns, which has come in handy. For example, being able to observe when and where a hungry bear or lion might show up, our ancestors were able to avoid them and survive long enough to become our ancestors.

The proposed 1 gigawatt data center would be developed in an industrial area in the Detroit suburb of Van Buren Township, but some residents have organized opposition.

What communities are doing to slow data center development, and whether it's working. Plus, how Michigan’s Kid Rock became a musical icon of the MAGA movement, and how Michigan Latinos are feeling about Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance.

First, an update on the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit to Canada. Then, more about reactions to the University of Michigan's data center project. Also, how Michigan's cold snap could impact pest populations this spring. Plus, the On Hand podcast dove into the nuances of the Michigan accent.

Hundreds of people filled a high school auditorium Thursday night for an informational public meeting on the planned data center in Lyon Township, about 30 miles west of Detroit.

With the proliferation of data centers, Michigan needs to take more action to meet its own clean energy targets and protect residential ratepayers from increased energy costs. That’s according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The increasing prevalence of data centers in Michigan may leave residents wondering if the state's water infrastructure can keep up with the demand on the water supply.

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