Earlier this year, Sierra Club Michigan called on state leaders to enact a temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data center approvals until Michigan adopts comprehensive statewide protections. Since then, thousands of Michiganders have joined our call for action, and momentum is building in Lansing.
But there is still more work to do.
Hyperscale data centers can consume enormous amounts of electricity and water, impact local communities and natural resources, and increase costs for utility customers if strong safeguards are not in place. Michigan needs enforceable laws, not voluntary corporate pledges.
Tell your legislators to support a temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data center approvals while the Legislature develops comprehensive statewide protections. We also urge lawmakers to strengthen and advance data center legislation that:
- Protects ratepayers from subsidizing data center costs.
- Safeguards Michigan's water, forests, farmland, wetlands, wildlife, and communities.
- Requires transparency and public accountability.
- Preserves local authority to adopt stronger protections and community benefit agreements.
- Ensures data centers support, not undermine, Michigan's clean energy goals.
Take action today and tell your lawmakers that Michigan's future should be protected by law, not voluntary corporate promises.
