Ford is dissolving its SK On battery joint venture, laying off 1,600 Kentucky workers while creating 2,100 jobs producing energy storage systems for data centers and utilities.
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Live recap: Data centers and local power in Michigan
In Michigan, rural communities are grappling with the impact of major tech companies proposing large-scale data centers, raising critical questions about energy consumption, water use, and who truly benefits from tax incentives.
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DTE Energy’s Saline data center contracts win quick state approval, despite uproar
The $7 billion, 1.4 gigawatt Oracle and OpenAI data center is planned for 575 acres of farmland south of Ann Arbor.
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Can Ford’s battery pivot power its future as EV sales stall?
Ford’s $20 billion write-down marks a retreat from EVs, but a $2 billion investment in grid storage signals a strategic shift. The Kentucky plant will pivot to producing lithium iron phosphate cells, impacting workers and reshaping the local economy.
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State renews Detroit hazardous waste facility’s license, adds new restrictions: ‘Our community efforts have made a difference’
In the lead-up to the state’s decision, neighbors, elected officials, and environmental activists advocated for the closure of US Ecology Detroit South.
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Michigan’s data center tax breaks: Will lawmakers succeed in repealing them?
Michigan lawmakers are challenging tax incentives for data centers, as residents voice concerns about environmental impacts and energy demands.
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Data center protest at Michigan Capitol aims to pressure regulators ahead of DTE Energy decision
New legislation would roll back Michigan’s tax incentives for large data center developments, which were signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the end of 2024.
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Southfield City Council greenlights divisive data center plan: ‘Too many unknowns’
Southfield City Council approves 100 megawatt data center site plan, highlights economic growth and tax benefits while residents question impact to the environment and energy grid.
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GUIDE: Resources to help Detroit residents travel to medical care
In Detroit, lack of transportation leaves patients vulnerable, but new initiatives aim to bridge the gap. St. Patrick Senior Center, Rides to Care, and DDOT Now offer crucial rides to medical appointments, while MyRide2, The Senior Alliance, and United Way’s Ride United provide essential support for the elderly and disabled.
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Broken cars and fragmented public transit detour Detroit patients’ care plans
Without access to a car, transportation alternatives can be unaffordable or inconvenient.