Whitmer launches Michigan data center growth plan, urges company pledges
The WNEM TV5 segment reports Governor Gretchen Whitmer's unveiling of the Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan targeting data centers. It states the plan will require companies to pay full construction and operation costs while protecting consumers from higher energy bills and safeguarding the environment through transparency and local job creation. The report notes two key pillars including a company pledge outlining compliance with state laws. It includes a quote from Oracle on its Saline Township project with OpenAI, committing to closed-loop cooling to protect water resources. The broadcast transitions from legislative process mentions to the Michigan announcement.
Source: WNEM TV5