Michigan
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.
Michigan data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last 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
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Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
Nessel and environmental groups file initial briefs in consolidated appeal Michigan Advance -
Project Cannoli MI
Michigan Attorney General files brief opposing DTE's proposed 80% minimum billing demand Planet Detroit -
Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
Partners and Gov. Whitmer celebrate construction; first building nearing completion Oracle -
Project Flex MI
Developer's attorney submits final site plan response letter threatening legal action over delays WXYZ -
Project Cannoli MI
Board of Trustees meeting on the project; development agreement dated May 20 Charter Township of Van Buren -
Project Cannoli MI
Planning Commission approves site plan for substation/switching station Planet Detroit -
Saline Township Stargate Data Center MI
Financing secured (Related Digital, Blackstone-affiliated funds, PIMCO-managed accounts) CBS Detroit -
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
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Project Flex MI
Township board adopts six-month moratorium on additional data center proposals WDIV ClickOnDetroit -
Project Peninsula MI
Township Board unanimously approves a six-month moratorium on data center proposals FOX 17 West Michigan -
Project Peninsula MI
Township Planning Commission unanimously approves a 90-day moratorium on data center proposals FOX 17 West Michigan -
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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