And we’ll show you two ways to help. Together, we can be a voice for change and protect Michigan’s land, air, water, public health, and democracy.
Data centers are extremely energy-intensive, in many cases consuming one million gallons of fresh water a day and more energy than small cities. When they come online, they can
- Spike energy demand
- Drive up electricity costs for households and small businesses
- Slow Michigan’s transition to 100% clean energy
We need laws in place that will center our communities first, protect our water, enable renewable energy deployment, and make data centers pay their own way (rather than sticking Michiganders with higher utility bills). Michigan can’t be a corporate polluters’ dumping ground. Companies that want to develop in Michigan should be held to the high standard that the Great Lakes state requires — with the expectation that they will contribute to building energy and water infrastructure that supports Michigan communities and the environment.
Tell your lawmaker: no dirty data centers in Michigan!