What’s happening in Michigan
Michigan has introduced both a statewide moratorium proposal and a resolution urging a pause on state incentives.
The legislature introduced a statewide data center moratorium bill, and House Resolution 240 urges a temporary pause on discretionary state incentives for data centers.
Multiple local municipalities in Michigan have enacted their own moratoriums, reflecting grassroots opposition that is driving the state-level response.
Why Michigan residents are concerned
Great Lakes water. Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes. Data center water consumption is particularly sensitive in a state that has fought to protect its freshwater resources from extraction.
Incentive accountability. House Resolution 240 reflects growing skepticism that data center tax incentives deliver promised economic benefits relative to their costs.
How to oppose a data center in Michigan
Attend your county commission or city council meetings. Local elected officials control zoning and land use decisions. Public comment periods are your most direct opportunity to voice opposition. Bring specific concerns — water impact, property values, electricity rates, noise — and reference relevant state and local legislation.
Send a formal opposition letter. Written opposition becomes part of the public record and carries significant weight with commissioners. Letters should cite specific concerns, reference relevant statutes, and be addressed to every commissioner by name. We handle this for you →
Organize your neighbors. Join or create a local opposition group. More than 268 community groups across 37 states are actively fighting data center developments. Strength in numbers changes votes.
Engage state legislators. Contact your state representative and senator. Tell them you support regulatory frameworks that protect communities from data center impacts — including moratoriums, ratepayer protections, and environmental review requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a data center moratorium in Michigan?
Michigan has introduced a statewide moratorium proposal and House Resolution 240 urging a pause on state data center incentives. Multiple municipalities have enacted local moratoriums.
How can I oppose a data center in Michigan?
Attend your county commission or city council meetings, submit formal opposition letters to your elected officials, and engage with state-level legislation. More than 268 community groups across 37 states are actively fighting data center developments. We can research your local officials and send a personalized opposition letter on your behalf for you.
How much water does a data center use?
A single hyperscale data center can consume up to 1 million gallons of water per day during peak cooling. AI data centers consumed roughly 17 billion gallons nationally in 2023, projected to reach 68 billion gallons by 2028.
Do data centers lower property values?
Research consistently shows that proximity to industrial infrastructure — including data centers — can negatively impact residential property values. Windowless warehouse-scale buildings, diesel generators, and continuous noise are incompatible with residential neighborhoods.