Data Center Census

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Data centers in Michigan

The Census tracks 6 major data center projects in Michigan, with 2.38 GW of planned capacity: 1 rumored, 1 proposed, 2 approved, 1 under construction, 1 paused.

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Michigan data center projects

ProjectStatusCapacityDeveloperLast update
Saline Township Stargate Data Center
Saline Township, Washtenaw County
Under construction 1.38 GW Related Digital Aug 10, 2026
Project Cannoli
Van Buren Township, Wayne County
Approved 1 GW Panattoni Development Aug 3, 2026
Howell Township Data Center
Howell, Livingston County
Paused Randee LLC / Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. Dec 8, 2025
Microsoft Gaines Township data center
Caledonia, Kent County
Proposed Microsoft Apr 15, 2026
Project Flex
New Hudson, Oakland County
Approved Verrus Aug 13, 2026
Project Peninsula
Cedar Springs, Kent County
Rumored Jun 2026

Recent changes in Michigan

  1. Project Flex MI
    Verrus submits fifth site plan revision The Livingston Post
  2. Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
    Nessel and environmental groups file initial briefs in consolidated appeal Michigan Advance
  3. Project Cannoli MI
    Michigan Attorney General files brief opposing DTE's proposed 80% minimum billing demand Planet Detroit
  4. Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
    Partners and Gov. Whitmer celebrate construction; first building nearing completion Oracle
  5. Project Peninsula MI
    Planning Commission tables proposed data center ordinances DatacenterDynamics
  6. Project Flex MI
    Developer's attorney submits final site plan response letter threatening legal action over delays WXYZ
  7. Project Cannoli MI
    Board of Trustees meeting on the project; development agreement dated May 20 Charter Township of Van Buren
  8. Project Cannoli MI
    Planning Commission approves site plan for substation/switching station Planet Detroit
  9. Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
    Financing secured (Related Digital, Blackstone-affiliated funds, PIMCO-managed accounts) CBS Detroit
  10. Project Flex MI
    Oakland County Election Commission approves recall petition language against township trustees WDIV ClickOnDetroit

How many data centers are in Michigan?

This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 6 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Michigan is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.

Counties with tracked projects

Kent County · Livingston County · Oakland County · Washtenaw County · Wayne County

Moratoriums

  1. Project Flex MI
    Township board adopts six-month moratorium on additional data center proposals WDIV ClickOnDetroit
  2. Project Peninsula MI
    Township Board unanimously approves a six-month moratorium on data center proposals FOX 17 West Michigan
  3. Project Peninsula MI
    Township Planning Commission unanimously approves a 90-day moratorium on data center proposals FOX 17 West Michigan
  4. Howell Township Data Center MI
    Howell Township Board unanimously adopts a six-month data center moratorium; it does not cover the pending rezoning request Michigan Advance

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