Michigan Introduces Bills to Regulate Data Center Construction
Michigan House Bill 6251 and 6252 aim to establish regulations for large-scale data centers, addressing infrastructure and thermal impacts. These bills, introduced on August 26, mandate evaluations to be submitted 120 days before construction begins, aiming to mitigate environmental effects.
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Michigan House Bill 6251 and House Bill 6252, introduced on August 26, establish new regulations for large-scale data centers. HB 6251, titled the "Data Center Energy Infrastructure and Thermal Management Evaluation Act," requires a certificate of completeness from the MPSC before construction can start.
This evaluation will assess electricity demand, water use, and infrastructure impacts, needing to be submitted 120 days prior to any construction. HB 6252, the "Data Center Thermal Impact and Community Protection Act," mandates a thermal impact assessment, also submitted 120 days before construction.
Both bills ensure that evaluations are reviewed and certificates expire after 24 months unless extensions are certified. Post-construction certifications are required to confirm compliance with initial assessments.
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