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2025 is wrapping up, and one of the primary issues raised over the past year is the proliferation and impacts of data centers. In 2026, we're likely to see some of these centers move toward becoming operational. Weighing economic benefit against potential environmental harm will continue, and there will be more vocal support and outrage for each proposed center. WEMU's David Fair got together with Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons to try and compute the impact of data centers in Washtenaw County.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she still has many questions regarding the Michigan Public Service Commission approving DTE’s deal to power the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding the proposed 250-acre Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan energy regulators conditionally OK’d a plan to power a massive data center project during a meeting Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday made no decisions in connection to DTE’s contracts regarding the Saline Township data center. But it didn’t stop the public from chiming in. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Public Service Commission took public comment Wednesday night on a plan to provide power to a massive data center proposed for Saline Township. Elinor Epperson reports.

The sparks are expected to fly tonight when the Michigan Public Service Commission holds a virtual public hearing. At issue is DTE’s request to fast-track a contract involving the proposed Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About a hundred people braved the cold in downtown Saline Monday to protest a proposed 250-acre data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the Michigan Public Service Commission needs to hold off granting DTE’s ex parte application to service a proposed data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan lawmakers are pushing back on DTE’s request to state regulators to fast-track the approval process to begin construction on the data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.