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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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.

