Google inks deal with DTE Energy for another southeast Michigan data center

The company announced Tuesday that it’s exploring a possible data center development in Van Buren Township, west of the Detroit airport, while DTE Energy announced a 2.7-gigawatt energy deal with the company.

By: Kelly House

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 990

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Google is considering a 1-gigawatt data center in Van Buren Township, near the Detroit airport
The company has struck a deal with DTE Energy to deliver power for the facility
The announcement comes amid fierce political debate about whether Michigan should embrace the industry

Tech giant Google has revealed itself as the prospective end user of a proposed southeast Michigan data center, announcing Tuesday that it has struck a deal for DTE Energy …

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