https://www.wcmu.org/tags/data-center Data Center en-US Copyright Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:55:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/google-revealed-as-company-behind-hyperscale-data-center-project-cannoli Some details about the data center proposed in Van Buren Township have been floating around for weeks. But the company pushing for it remained a mystery until Google put speculation to rest this week. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:55:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/google-revealed-as-company-behind-hyperscale-data-center-project-cannoli Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare The front-runner for the democratic gubernatorial nomination says data centers should work with communities, and not "use our water or drive-up energy costs." Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/bay-city-votes-to-sketch-local-data-center-regulations While Bay City hasn't had any proposals for data centers yet, the city commission wants to make sure they're prepared in the event a company send them a proposal. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:16:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/bay-city-votes-to-sketch-local-data-center-regulations Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/microsoft-proposes-data-center-in-southwest-michigan If built, the center would only be about 20 miles from another proposed Microsoft data-processing facility. The company bought more than 200 acres of land near Dorr Township last year. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:09:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/microsoft-proposes-data-center-in-southwest-michigan Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-regulators-approve-saline-twp-data-center-request-with-conditions Michigan energy regulators conditionally approved a request Thursday to fast-track approval of contracts to power a planned data center near Ann Arbor. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:50:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-regulators-approve-saline-twp-data-center-request-with-conditions Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/nessel-warns-data-centers-could-cause-economic-catastrophe-in-michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a rally that data centers proposed throughout Michigan could lead to a recession due to increased utility rates. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:15:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/nessel-warns-data-centers-could-cause-economic-catastrophe-in-michigan Andrew Roth https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/consumers-energy-accuses-michigan-attorney-general-of-opposing-economic-growth Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to reconsider a set of rules for large-scale Consumers Energy electricity customers, including data centers. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:40:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/consumers-energy-accuses-michigan-attorney-general-of-opposing-economic-growth Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-04/michiganders-urge-regulators-not-to-rush-approval-for-data-center-power-plan Residents attended a protest in Detroit and a virtual public hearing to demand more scrutiny towards DTE's proposal to power a 1.4 gigawatt data center coming to Saline Township. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:14:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-04/michiganders-urge-regulators-not-to-rush-approval-for-data-center-power-plan Elinor Epperson, Brett Dahlberg, Alex McLenon | WDET https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-20/public-backlash-threats-end-data-center-plans-in-kalkaska "We heard you," said a statement from the company's Matt Rine, who faced stiff opposition at tense public forums to consider the idea this week. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:25:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-20/public-backlash-threats-end-data-center-plans-in-kalkaska Claire Keenan-Kurgan, Ed Ronco