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Google data center wins final approval in Wayne County: What residents need to know
How Google’s Van Buren Township data center could impact water resources, air quality, utility bills, neighborhood noise levels, and more.
DTE Energy attacks $100 million fine for Zug Island pollution on appeal, says order for community funds ‘crossed a line’
A federal judge “crossed a line” by extending $20 million in relief to advance air quality improvement projects to “thousands of non-parties … who did not sue” in River Rouge, Ecorse, and the Detroit ZIP code 48217, DTE’s lawyers say.
Google data center secures Van Buren Township approval, with startup expected in late 2027
Van Buren Township residents living near the data center site railed against the project, saying early construction activities are already lowering their quality of life.
Ann Arbor council comes out against public power ballot proposal, says it could cost city $1 billion
Ann Arbor City Council challenges legality of move to create municipal utility. Proposal E supporters say it would improve reliability and affordability, and hasten the transition to renewable energy.
Michigan environmental news: DTE plans 2 gigawatts in data center deals by year’s end
DTE Energy is in talks with data center developers needing 2 gigawatts of power and proposes two natural gas plants costing $6.4 billion. Plus: fall allergies peak, Detroit co-op seeks support, and Sterling Heights tackles sewer odors.
Data centers, hazardous waste weigh on voters in Michigan’s 31st House District
The ability of 31st District House candidates to connect with voters on issues like data centers and shipments of radioactive waste to Wayne Disposal could be critical in a district that outgoing state Rep. Reggie Miller won by a slim margin in 2024.
Michigan regulators OK DTE contracts for Google data center
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pushed for stronger contract terms, arguing other customers could be at risk if the data center uses less power than forecast, or shuts down before the 20-year contracts expire.
How data centers factor into DTE’s 20-year power plan
DTE Energy’s long-range power plan would more than double the utility’s electric capacity over 20 years, adding two natural gas plants and retiring coal altogether.
Michigan environmental news: State faces $85 billion water funding need as aging pipes fail
Michigan may need up to $85 billion over 20 years to fix water infrastructure after a wave of main breaks. Plus: DTE’s 20-year energy plan, rising COVID levels, PFAS cleanup progress, and more environmental news from across the state.
Michigan environmental news: Detroit tornado damage, DTE Gas rate hike request, COVID vaccine delay for kids
This week’s Michigan environmental news: DTE Gas seeks another rate increase hours after approval of a $74.5-million hike, Detroit assesses tornado damage to 101 properties, and GOP gubernatorial nominee John James proposes tripling the cap on utility alternatives.
Michigan environmental news: $74.5 million DTE Gas rate hike is less than half utility’s requested amount
Michigan regulators approve a smaller-than-requested DTE Gas rate hike, senators introduce utility accountability bills, and the state reopens its review of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel permits following a Supreme Court decision.
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