State projects tens of thousands of skilled trades openings as data centers, power projects and manufacturing expansions compete for workers LANSING — Michigan leaders want the state to become a major player in the artificial intelligence economy. Developers are proposing massive data centers. Utilities are planning billions of dollars in grid upgrades. The Palisades nuclear
ANN ARBOR - On June 1, millions of customers served by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy moved onto seasonal "time-of-use" electric rates that charge more for electricity during periods of highest demand. The pricing structure is designed to reduce stress on the electric grid during hot summer afternoons. But it also means households that run
LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on land use, water consumption and local opposition. But a bigger question may be emerging: Can Michigan's electric grid handle the demand? As Michigan competes for billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced technology investments, energy experts
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center near Detroit Metro Airport is not the kind of project communities across the state have been fighting. That may be the most important part of the story. The company and its development partners are pitching the Van Buren Township project
LANSING - Michigan consumers and businesses are heading into summer facing rising energy costs as global conflict, inflation and growing electricity demand push up prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity and natural gas across the state, according to a new 2026 summer outlook from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The report lands as Michigan is
ANN ARBOR - AI power demand Michigan is rising rapidly as artificial intelligence and data center growth increase electricity needs. As a result, Michigan’s energy grid and future power planning face growing pressure to keep up. Artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving a surge in electricity demand nationwide, raising questions about whether Michigan’s
