Michigan PSC DTE–Google data center contracts
Michigan PSC — Approves DTE Electric Special Contracts for Google Data Center in Van Buren Township With Ratepayer Protections (Case U-22058, Oct. 1, 2026)
Michigan · Michigan PSC Case No. U-22058 (order Oct. 1, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 1, 2026
- Applies to
- DTE Electric; Google LLC
- Enforced by
- Michigan Public Service Commission
Michigan's Public Service Commission approved DTE Electric's special power contracts with Google for a planned data center in Van Buren Township, on the condition that other customers do not bear the project's costs. The 20-year deal includes a minimum bill of 80% of contracted capacity and an early-exit payment covering at least 15 years of minimum charges. Google must also pay for up to 1,600 MW of renewable energy and 480 MW of battery storage built by DTE.
Who is protected: DTE Electric residential and business customers
Legal detail
MPSC order in Case No. U-22058 approving a primary supply agreement (20-year term; minimum monthly billing demand 80% of contract capacity; termination payment ensuring at least 15 years of minimum monthly charges) and a clean capacity accelerator agreement (Google funds up to 1,600 MW renewables + 480 MW storage). Service expected Dec. 2027, full load Dec. 2028. Commission states it has no authority over data center siting. AG Nessel had sought 90% minimum billing.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | October 1, 2026 |
| Citation | Michigan PSC Case No. U-22058 (order Oct. 1, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · consumer protection |
| Agency page | MPSC approves DTE Electric-Google data center contracts, protects customers from project cost — Michigan PSC news release (Oct. 1, 2026) |
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