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Michigan AG Moves to Reopen Review of DTE Deals for 1.4‑GW AI Data Center

The filing argues DTE’s revised contract language weakens promised protections for ratepayers.

Overview

  • Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to reopen its conditional approval of two special contracts to serve the Saline Township project.
  • She says DTE’s written response replaced the order’s requirement with a claim that aggregate revenues will cover costs over the 19‑year term, risking near‑term cross‑subsidies.
  • Nessel also sought a contested case on six heavily redacted battery‑storage contracts tied to three facilities intended to support the data center.
  • DTE said it accepted the commission’s conditions, plans to file a response, and maintains existing customers will not subsidize the rates.
  • The commission says it imposed strong safeguards and will review the AG’s filing, with any decision on hearings still pending.