Michigan

Michigan residents question Microsoft’s proposed Lowell Township AI data center

Michigan residents question Microsoft’s proposed Lowell Township AI data center

Melissa Palmer
March 6, 2026

Microsoft is proposing a data center in Lowell Township, and the community meetings show strong local skepticism despite the company’s...

Michigan city postpones decision on proposed 26 MW data center

Michigan city postpones decision on proposed 26 MW data center

Melissa Palmer
March 6, 2026

Allen Park’s planning commission delayed preliminary approval again for a proposed 26 MW data center, signaling local friction around new...

Microsoft data center plans reshape farmland and neighborhoods in Michigan

Microsoft data center plans reshape farmland and neighborhoods in Michigan

Melissa Palmer
March 4, 2026

Microsoft is pushing a new data center in Gaines Township, converting farmland and buying out existing residential properties while rezoning...

Michigan county weighs yearlong moratorium on data centers, crypto mining

Michigan county weighs yearlong moratorium on data centers, crypto mining

Melissa Palmer
March 3, 2026

Delta County in Michigan is moving toward a 12‑month pause on new data centers and crypto mining while it figures...