Michigan Senate Democrats Propose Bills to Regulate Data Center Water and Energy Usage
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Michigan Senate Democrats have proposed three bills to regulate water and energy usage by data centers in response to growing opposition against such projects. The bills include restrictions on large water withdrawals, requirements for annual reporting on resource usage, and protections for residential customers from infrastructure cost transfers. With bipartisan support, the proposals have been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment for further consideration.

Dec 23, 2025, 4:42 PM