Michigan's Largest AI Data Center

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A 1.4-gigawatt hyperscale data center for ChatGPT creator OpenAI and cloud computing giant Oracle is proposed to be built on farmland in Saline Township, south of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The project is set to be Michigan's largest data center, drawing more electricity than a million homes. The Michigan Public Service Commission conditionally approved special power contracts between the data center and utility DTE Energy, allowing the data center to connect to the grid. The project aims to begin construction in early 2026 and includes requirements for DTE to ensure no costs are passed to other customers and to add grid-sized batteries to meet new demand.