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Gibraltar data center could support DTE grid with diesel generators: Developer
Developer looks to convince Gibraltar City Council to rescind moratorium but may also pursue waiver. Many residents say they’re concerned with impacts to Humbug Marsh.
Gibraltar passes data center moratorium: Facility proposed at former McLouth Steel site
The Gibraltar project differs from most Michigan data center proposals: it would redevelop an industrial site and use an existing building.
Ann Arbor voters could form city-owned utility in November: ‘Nobody has a good story about DTE’
Campaigners for an Ann Arbor municipal utility are collecting signatures to put a question on the November ballot, offering residents a path to replace DTE Energy with public power.
Data center news: DTE Energy’s data center pipeline could require power of 6 nuclear plants
Experts warn Michigan’s aging grid, flat energy demand, and lengthy interconnection queues make accommodating data center growth a major challenge, though many proposed projects may never be built.
Data center moratorium bills reflect public sentiment, says Michigan lawmaker
Three bipartisan bills in Michigan would prevent state and local government from issuing permits for data centers until April 2027, giving lawmakers time to address concerns about energy demands and community impacts.
DTE files new electric rate hike request days after securing $242 million increase
DTE Energy filed another rate increase request this week, just days after regulators approved a $242 million hike that will cost residential customers an extra $4.23 monthly starting March 5.
State allowed Saline data center construction before final air quality permit approval
The waiver wasn’t ultimately needed, says data center developer Related Digital.
Court finalizes $100 million judgment against DTE Energy for Zug Island air pollution
DTE Energy says it plans to appeal nine-figure judgment over sulfur dioxide emissions from its Zug Island facility.
Judge denies Saline Township resident’s move to intervene in data center settlement
Washtenaw County judge finds resident Kathryn Haushalter’s motion to intervene in settlement came too late and would only apply to an open case.
DTE Energy secures $242 million electric rate increase: How much bills rise next month
In August, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony asking the MPSC to approve an increase of $158.4 million, a roughly 72% reduction of DTE’s request that would have represented a 2.5% jump in the average utility customer’s bill.
Judge fines DTE, its Zug Island facility $100 million for Clean Air Act violations
The EPA sought a $140 million civil penalty in the lawsuit, which DTE lawyers said amounts to a shutdown order on Zug Island.
Van Buren Township advances 1 GW ‘Project Cannoli’ data center: ‘It’s a big decision’
Lawyer for data center developer says planning commission is legally obligated to approve project.
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