Poll Finds Michigan Voters Don’t Want Data Centers Nearby

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Initial Opposition to Data Centers: Only one in three Michigan voters were initially open to having a data center built within 25 miles of their home; 55% opposed it, and 11% were undecided.
Importance of Safeguards: Voters showed strong support for specific safeguards such as guarantees that data centers wouldn’t raise electric rates and that they would use “closed loop” systems to reduce water consumption.
Positive Sentiment with Safeguards: When presented with these safeguards, 48.7% of voters said they were open to a data center being built in their area, up from the initial 33.3%.
Political Divide: While Democrats’ support for data centers increased with safeguards, a plurality of Republicans remained opposed.
Minimal State Regulation: There is no uniform set of state standards for data centers in Michigan, and legislation to create them has stalled.
Existing Legislative Standards: Facilities still receive minimum state standards including not being subsidized by other ratepayers and large reliance on clean energy.
Support for Renewable Energy: 73.7% of voters viewed projects receiving a specific minimum amount of electricity from renewables as important.
Criticism of Regulatory Process: Critics argue that current regulatory processes are too fast and favor utilities, potentially at the expense of consumer protections.

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