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Michigan Approves Data Center Rates Amid Environmental Concerns

11/8/2025

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The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate structure for large data centers to shield residential customers from upgrade costs, requiring centers using more than 100 megawatts to sign 15-year contracts and pay upfront fees.
Environmentalists criticized the plan for not prioritizing renewable energy sources.
DTE Energy seeks expedited approval for a contract to power a new data center without public hearings, raising concerns about transparency and potential consumer costs.

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The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate structure for large data centers to shield residential customers from upgrade costs, requiring centers using more than 100 megawatts to sign 15-year contracts and pay upfront fees.
Environmentalists criticized the plan for not prioritizing renewable energy sources.
DTE Energy seeks expedited approval for a contract to power a new data center without public hearings, raising concerns about transparency and potential consumer costs.