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Data centers in Michigan, explained

What the projects promise, what neighbors worry about, and how the decisions get made — in plain language, with both sides on the table. We track the facts and let you decide where you stand.

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AS OF JULY 2026 · Moratorium count via Michigan Public (Jun 29, 2026); project count via Michigan Public / Michigan Advance; statewide bills HB 5594–5596 & SB 1018–1020. These figures move week to week — the running community list lives on the Meetings page.
The debate, side by side
What supporters say they bring
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SOURCE · Developer filings & economic-impact statements; public-comment records and reporting from Michigan Public, Michigan Advance, Planet Detroit & Bridge Michigan (2025–26). Claims on both sides are as presented by each party; we note where figures are contested.
The questions people ask us

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Have your say — either way

These decisions happen at public meetings

Whether you want a project approved or paused, the decision runs through your township board or city council — usually after a planning-commission hearing, and almost always with time for public comment. Showing up before the vote is how residents on both sides are heard.

How we handle this

We aim to represent supporters and opponents fairly and to label who is making each claim. This page is general information, not legal or investment advice. Rules, project status, and community counts are changing on a near-weekly basis in Michigan; figures here reflect the best public reporting as of July 2026, not an official registry. For the status of a specific project or ordinance, check with your local clerk or planning department. Spot an error or an imbalance? Tell us: tips@michigandatacentertracker.com.

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