Michigan AG Urges Revisit on Oracle Data Center Power Plan
Summary
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested state regulators to reassess their approval for DTE Energy to supply power to a significant data center project by Oracle and OpenAI, highlighting concerns over energy management and sustainability.
Key Insights
Why is Michigan AG Dana Nessel requesting a reassessment of the Oracle data center power approval?
Dana Nessel has requested state regulators to reassess the Michigan Public Service Commission's approval of DTE Energy's power supply contracts for Oracle and OpenAI's 1.4 GW data center in Saline Township due to concerns over energy management, sustainability, potential impacts on utility bills, and progress in decarbonizing Michigan's energy production.
Will the Oracle data center in Michigan increase energy costs for local residents?
No, Oracle will pay 100% of the energy costs, including for battery storage, new transmission lines, and an onsite substation. Michigan law prohibits utilities from passing data center costs to ratepayers, and Oracle's contributions as a large customer are expected to help make energy more affordable for DTE customers.