Liz Schwab
Coverage of Liz Schwab in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download
A Detroit-based law firm filed a lawsuit against a Dowagiac data center over noise complaints. Allendale Township considers a moratorium on data centers and similar facilities. A poll shows most Michigan residents oppose nearby data centers and support regulations, while a panel at the Mackinac Policy Conference highlighted potential benefits like clean energy and tax revenue.
- Mackinac panelists pitch data centers as ‘golden tickets’ – environmental advocates remain skeptical
Panelists at the Mackinac Policy Conference argued data centers could boost Michigan’s economy and transition to clean energy, while environmental concerns about energy use and water depletion persist. Proponents highlighted tax revenue and infrastructure benefits, citing a 2024 law offering tax exemptions for data centers meeting green energy standards.