Fast Facts
It Respects the Land
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The data center will use only about 25% of the property.
More than 75% will remain farmland, wetlands, and open space.
Buildings sit below road level, with setbacks, tree buffers, and landscaping to screen views.
The site preserves more open land than residential or solar development would.
It’s Quiet
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The facility will operate at no greater than 55 decibels at the property line, quieter than typical farm equipment.
Backup generators are limited in number and only tested once a month for a few hours.
It Won’t Drive Your Electric Bill Up
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The project pays the full cost of its own power and infrastructure.
Michigan law prohibits data centers from shifting energy or infrastructure costs to residents.
The project’s investments will help strengthen the grid and are projected to provide $300 million in annual savings to DTE customers.
It Protects Water
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A closed-loop, air-cooling system, not water-intensive cooling.
No connection to municipal water systems.
Water use will be less than what traditional farming requires and lower than existing agricultural uses on site.
Stormwater systems will reduce runoff into the Saline River compared to today.
It Creates Michigan Jobs
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It Brings Real Community Investments
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The largest economic investment in Michigan’s history, bringing millions of dollars in new tax revenue.
$8 million for local fire and emergency services.
$4 million Farmland Preservation Trust for Saline Township.
$2 million Community Investment Fund for local priorities.
More than a dozen public meetings and over 1,600 doors knocked.
Project design changes made based on community feedback.
A Construction Advisory Committee that includes local residents.
It Was Built with Extensive Community Input
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2,500–3,000 union construction jobs for Michigan trades.
450 permanent on-site jobs, plus 1,500 additional jobs county-wide.
Built with Michigan contractors, including Walbridge, a 100-year-old Michigan company.