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In Michigan, a $7 billion data center project backed by Oracle and OpenAI faces opposition from a coalition of activists across the political spectrum. Concerns include energy costs, water usage, and local impacts, despite claims of job creation.

The Michigan Public Service Commission granted conditional approval for the project in December, prompting Attorney General Dana Nessel to seek a rehearing. She argues for a contested hearing due to the project's scale and potential consumer impacts.

DTE Energy, the project's developer, has been given 30 days to meet conditions set by the commission. Data centers are projected to raise energy bills significantly for consumers, with expectations of a 25% to 70% increase over the next decade.