What Michigan Local Governments Should Know About Data Centers

February 2026

By: Sarah Mills, University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute Center for Empowering Com

https://graham.umich.edu/media/files/Data-Center-Guidebook-2026-02-06.pdf
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Data Centers

This guide focuses on considerations for local governments regarding data center siting. It provides an overview of data centers and their operations and discusses environmental and economic impacts. It also provides policy recommendations that address zoning, property tax, and integrating infrastructure.