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Editorial: Why data centers make sense for Michigan.
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DTE says it will pause rate hike requests for 2 years, citing increased revenue from data centers.
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Michigan's construction industry is finding a powerful new engine for growth in the booming data center market, with nearly two dozen projects on the table that are perfectly timed to absorb skilled trades workers freed up from the slowdown in EV factory work. Anchor projects like the Stargate hyperscale facility in Saline Township and Microsoft's major development south of Grand Rapids signal serious long-term investment in the state, with one analysis projecting a single data center could generate up to $55.5 billion in net economic output over its lifespan. Industry leaders are optimistic that this wave of construction will keep Michigan's workforce fully employed for years to come, helping the state grow its population and tax base while cementing its place in the national data center landscape.
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West Michigan construction leaders are making a compelling case that the data center boom represents far more than a temporary windfall, arguing it creates sustainable, long-term career pathways for skilled trades workers across the region. The West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local Union No. 174, which represents over 1,200 workers across 13 counties including Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon, points out its members have built entire careers by moving from one major project to the next. With the data center pipeline arriving at exactly the right moment to offset the EV manufacturing slowdown, Michigan's skilled trades workforce is well-positioned to ride a sustained wave of high-quality construction work that could help anchor the state's economic future for decades to come.
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BEYOND MICHIGAN
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Louisa slashes personal property tax rate, says data center growth paved the way.
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Entergy states $7 billion in customer savings from data center agreements.
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Georgia benefits from data centers, the backbone of a modern economy.
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Data center supply chain adding thousands of jobs to local economy.
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Covington City Council passes resolution to end property taxes, fund budget with data center revenue.
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