Michigan · Power Supply Chain & Demand
Power Supply Chain and Demand in Michigan
MISO runs most of Michigan's grid. 5,249 MW of new generation is planned in Michigan, 3,527 MW of it under construction or built and awaiting operation, against 4,596 MW of planned retirements through 2030. 59 data centers are identified in the state. Residential electricity averaged 21.53¢/kWh in 2026 through July, +8.8% from a year earlier. Unemployment was 5.0% in August 2026, and construction employment is +14.5% against August 2019. The SAVRN trackers hold 91 local moratoria or restrictions for Michigan across all statuses (81 in force) and 10 named projects on the Delay Watchlist.
Rebuilt 2026-10-08 · refreshed weekly
Grid operator
MISO
main wholesale grid
Planned generation
5.2 GW
3.5 GW under construction or built
Data center load in queues
—
59 data centers identified
Residential price
21.53¢
▲ 8.8% vs 2025, YTD July
Construction jobs
+14.5%
▲ 14.5% vs Aug 2019
Local measures
91
81 in force · 10 on Delay Watchlist
The finding
What the build-out changed in Michigan
Michigan is in the middle of the pack, with a few sharp signals worth watching. Power and communication line construction jobs grew 30.8% from 2019 to 2025 (15th of 44). Electrical contractor jobs, the trade every data center, substation and plant needs first, grew 23.2% from 2019 to 2025, 19th in the country. The data center industry now accounts for 1.9% of Michigan's economy, the 23rd largest share of any state (the median state is 1.8%), counting the industry's in-state suppliers and payrolls. Pushback is organized: the SAVRN trackers hold 91 local moratoria or restrictions in Michigan, 3rd in the country. Factory employment is the exception: manufacturing jobs are -7.3% against August 2019.
Then and now
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction jobs (Aug 2019 → Aug 2026) | 174.0k | 199.2k | ▲ 14.5% | 24th of 48 |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 22,917 | 28,239 | ▲ 23.2% | 19th of 48 |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 5,245 | 6,861 | ▲ 30.8% | 15th of 44 |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 7,470 | 10,066 | ▲ 34.8% | 24th of 46 |
| Unemployment rate (Feb 2020 → Aug 2026) | 3.8% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.2pts | — |
| Residential price, ¢/kWh (YTD Jul 2025 → 2026) | 19.78¢ | 21.53¢ | ▲ 8.8% | 18th of 51 |
| Generation fleet → planned additions | 35.8 GW operating | 5.2 GW planned | 15% of fleet | 26th of 51 |
Where Michigan ranks among 51
Data center share of state GDP1.9%23rd of 51
Announced data center capital$23.4B19th of 31
Planned generation vs. today's fleet15%26th of 51
Construction jobs vs. 2019+14.5%24th of 48
Electrical contractor jobs, 2019 to 2025+23.2%19th of 48
Power line construction jobs, 2019 to 2025+30.8%15th of 44
Data processing and hosting jobs, 2019 to 2025+34.8%24th of 46
Commercial electricity sales, YTD change-0.1%37th of 51
Residential electricity price, YTD change+8.8%18th of 51
Local moratoria and restrictions913rd of 49
1st = the most. Ranks cover every state and DC that publishes the figure.
Regionally, Indiana leads on power line construction jobs, 2019 to 2025 at +51.4%; Michigan is 2nd of 4 in its neighborhood at +30.8%.
County spotlight
Oakland County holds the most data centers on record in Michigan (19), and its electrical contractor workforce changed +45.5% since 2019 to 6,675 jobs. The largest share of planned generation sits in Calhoun County: 1,500 MW, led by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (natural gas). The fastest-growing electrical trade market is Isabella County, where contractor jobs grew 58.6% to 655.
The map
Where Michigan sits in the power system
- Grid operator
- MISO
- Operating capacity
- 35.8 GW
- Planned generation
- 5,249 MW
- Under construction or built
- 3,527 MW
- Data centers identified
- 59
- Data center load in queues
- —
- Unemployment, Aug 2026
- 5.0%
- Residential price change
- +8.8%
Neighboring states are shaded. Select one to open its page.
Counties and cities
Michigan, county by county
83 counties in Michigan. Planned generation sits in 25 of them, data centers stand in 11, and local measures are on record in 7. Pick a layer, then select a county for its full record.
County leaders
Most planned generation
Most data centers
Fastest electrical contractor growth
Counties on record 53
| County | Data centers | Planned MW | Building MW | Lead developer | Electrical contractor jobs | Change 2019–25 | Local measures | Watchlist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County | 19 | — | — | — | 6,675 | ▲ 45.5% | — | — | |
| Wayne County | 10 | 237 MW | 237 MW | DTE Electric Company | 3,464 | ▲ 31.5% | — | — | |
| Kent County | 10 | — | — | — | 2,628 | ▲ 5.7% | — | 2 | |
| Eaton County | 5 | — | — | — | 209 | ▲ 30.6% | — | — | |
| Washtenaw County | 4 | 100 MW | 100 MW | Voyager Energy Storage LLC | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Genesee County | 3 | — | — | — | 824 | ▲ 34.9% | — | — | |
| Cass County | 2 | 150 MW | — | Clenera DevCo LLC | 16 | ▼ 57.9% | 2 (2 in force) | — | |
| Kalamazoo County | 1 | 220 MW | 220 MW | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | 769 | ▲ 15.3% | — | — | |
| Monroe County | 1 | 100 MW | 100 MW | DTE Electric Company | — | — | — | — | |
| Macomb County | 1 | — | — | — | 2,760 | ▲ 19.9% | 1 (1 in force) | — | |
| Houghton County | 1 | — | — | — | 91 | ▲ 56.9% | — | — | |
| Calhoun County | — | 1,500 MW | 500 MW | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | 1 | |
| Sanilac County | — | 539 MW | 539 MW | DTE Electric Company | 27 | ▲ 17.4% | — | — | |
| Montcalm County | — | 300 MW | 300 MW | Freshwater Solar LLC | 104 | ▼ 21.8% | — | — | |
| Jackson County | — | 225 MW | 125 MW | Geronimo Power | — | — | — | — | |
| Midland County | — | 206 MW | 206 MW | DTE Electric Company | — | — | — | — | |
| Huron County | — | 200 MW | 200 MW | DTE Electric Company | 82 | ▼ 18.8% | 2 (2 in force) | — | |
| Ionia County | — | 200 MW | — | Tupper Lake | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Arenac County | — | 175 MW | 175 MW | DTE Electric Company | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Marquette County | — | 150 MW | — | Invenergy Services LLC | — | — | — | — | |
| Presque Isle County | — | 150 MW | 150 MW | DTE Electric Company | — | — | — | — | |
| Gladwin County | — | 145 MW | 145 MW | DTE Electric Company | 184 | ▲ 17.9% | — | — | |
| Saginaw County | — | 120 MW | — | Eagle Creek Solar Park LLC | 219 | ▼ 17.7% | — | — | |
| Oceana County | — | 120 MW | 120 MW | Hart Solar Partners, LLC | 75 | ▲ 53.1% | — | — | |
| Branch County | — | 100 MW | 100 MW | DTE Electric Company | 56 | ▲ 9.8% | — | — | |
| Van Buren County | — | 85 MW | 85 MW | Murch Solar, LLC | — | — | — | — | |
| Bay County | — | 80 MW | 80 MW | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | 217 | ▲ 29.9% | — | — | |
| Lenawee County | — | 80 MW | 80 MW | DTE Electric Company | — | — | — | — | |
| Gratiot County | — | 50 MW | 50 MW | DTE Electric Company | — | — | — | — | |
| Ingham County | — | 15 MW | 15 MW | Michigan State University | 500 | ▲ 15.2% | — | — | |
| Barry County | — | 2 MW | — | NAPS - Hastings LLC | 83 | ▲ 69.4% | — | — | |
| Ottawa County | — | — | — | — | 888 | ▲ 15.0% | — | — | |
| Muskegon County | — | — | — | — | 716 | ▲ 3.8% | — | — | |
| Isabella County | — | — | — | — | 655 | ▲ 58.6% | — | — | |
| Clinton County | — | — | — | — | 534 | ▲ 17.6% | 1 (1 in force) | — | |
| Grand Traverse County | — | — | — | — | 374 | — | — | — | |
| St. Clair County | — | — | — | — | 254 | — | — | — | |
| Lapeer County | — | — | — | — | 130 | ▼ 7.8% | — | — | |
| Alpena County | — | — | — | — | 73 | — | — | — | |
| Charlevoix County | — | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | — | |
| Antrim County | — | — | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Clare County | — | — | — | — | 56 | ▲ 21.7% | — | — | |
| Cheboygan County | — | — | — | — | 53 | ▲ 140.9% | — | — | |
| Chippewa County | — | — | — | — | 49 | ▲ 36.1% | — | — | |
| Roscommon County | — | — | — | — | 45 | ▲ 66.7% | — | — | |
| Benzie County | — | — | — | — | 31 | ▲ 47.6% | — | — | |
| Manistee County | — | — | — | — | 20 | ▲ 53.8% | — | — | |
| Menominee County | — | — | — | — | 17 | ▼ 5.6% | — | — | |
| Iosco County | — | — | — | — | 16 | ▼ 38.5% | — | — | |
| Ogemaw County | — | — | — | — | 10 | ▲ 25.0% | — | — | |
| Kalkaska County | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Livingston County | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | |
| Delta County | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — |
Every county in Michigan 83
Each county has its own page: power plants, utilities and prices, jobs since 2019, data centers, local rules and its neighbors.
Alcona CountyHarrisville Township, Greenbush TownshipAlger CountyMunising Township, MunisingAllegan CountyHolland, Dorr TownshipAlpena CountyAlpena, Alpena TownshipAntrim CountyMancelona Township, Elk Rapids TownshipArenac CountyDeep River Township, Standish TownshipBaraga CountyL'Anse Township, Baraga TownshipBarry CountyThornapple Township, HastingsBay CountyBay City, Bangor TownshipBenzie CountyAlmira Township, Benzonia TownshipBerrien CountyLincoln Township, Niles TownshipBranch CountyColdwater, Quincy TownshipCalhoun CountyBattle Creek, Emmett TownshipCass CountyOntwa Township, Howard TownshipCharlevoix CountyBoyne City, CharlevoixCheboygan CountyCheboygan, Benton TownshipChippewa CountySault Ste. Marie, Kinross TownshipClare CountyHayes Township, Surrey TownshipClinton CountyDeWitt Township, Bath TownshipCrawford CountyGrayling Township, GraylingDelta CountyEscanaba, GladstoneDickinson CountyIron Mountain, Breitung TownshipEaton CountyDelta Township, CharlotteEmmet CountyBear Creek Township, PetoskeyGenesee CountyFlint, Grand Blanc TownshipGladwin CountyGladwin, Tobacco TownshipGogebic CountyIronwood, Ironwood TownshipGrand Traverse CountyGarfield Township, Traverse CityGratiot CountyAlma, St. LouisHillsdale CountyHillsdale, Somerset TownshipHoughton CountyHoughton, Calumet TownshipHuron CountyBad Axe, Sebewaing TownshipIngham CountyLansing, East LansingIonia CountyIonia, Boston TownshipIosco CountyOscoda Township, Plainfield TownshipIron CountyIron River, Crystal Falls TownshipIsabella CountyMount Pleasant, Union TownshipJackson CountyJackson, Blackman TownshipKalamazoo CountyKalamazoo, PortageKalkaska CountyKalkaska Township, Clearwater TownshipKent CountyGrand Rapids, WyomingKeweenaw CountyAllouez TownshipLake CountyWebber Township, Pleasant Plains TownshipLapeer CountyLapeer, Mayfield TownshipLeelanau CountyElmwood Township, Suttons Bay TownshipLenawee CountyAdrian, TecumsehLivingston CountyHamburg Township, Genoa TownshipLuce CountyPentland Township, McMillan TownshipMackinac CountySt. Ignace, Clark TownshipMacomb CountyWarren, Sterling HeightsManistee CountyManistee, Manistee TownshipMarquette CountyMarquette, Forsyth TownshipMason CountyLudington, Hamlin TownshipMecosta CountyBig Rapids, Morton TownshipMenominee CountyMenominee, Menominee TownshipMidland CountyMidland, Larkin TownshipMissaukee CountyLake Township, Richland TownshipMonroe CountyBedford Township, Frenchtown TownshipMontcalm CountyGreenville, Bloomer TownshipMontmorency CountyAlbert Township, Hillman TownshipMuskegon CountyMuskegon, Norton ShoresNewaygo CountyFremont, Brooks TownshipOakland CountyTroy, Farmington HillsOceana CountyShelby Township, Grant TownshipOgemaw CountyMills Township, West Branch TownshipOntonagon CountyOntonagon Township, OntonagonOsceola CountyReed City, Hersey TownshipOscoda CountyBig Creek Township, Comins TownshipOtsego CountyBagley Township, GaylordOttawa CountyGeorgetown Township, Holland TownshipPresque Isle CountyRogers City, Presque Isle TownshipRoscommon CountyDenton Township, Roscommon TownshipSaginaw CountySaginaw, Saginaw TownshipSanilac CountyLexington Township, Worth TownshipSchoolcraft CountyManistique, Hiawatha TownshipShiawassee CountyOwosso, Owosso TownshipSt. Clair CountyPort Huron, Fort Gratiot TownshipSt. Joseph CountySturgis, Three RiversTuscola CountyCaro, Millington TownshipVan Buren CountyAntwerp Township, Paw Paw TownshipWashtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, Ypsilanti TownshipWayne CountyDetroit, DearbornWexford CountyCadillac, Haring Township
Cities and towns on record 98
| City or town | County | Data centers | Local measures | Watchlist | Latest record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | Oakland County | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Detroit | Wayne County | 6 | 1 (0 in force) | — | Proposed local moratorium on data centers Proposed | |
| Grand Rapids | Kent County | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lansing | Ingham County + Eaton County | 3 | 1 (1 in force) | — | 182-day data center moratorium In force | |
| Troy | Oakland County | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Saline Township | Washtenaw County | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Houghton | Houghton County | 1 | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through July 9, 2027 In force | |
| Auburn Hills | Oakland County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Cassopolis | Cass County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dowagiac | Cass County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gaines Charter Township | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Kentwood | Kent County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lowell Charter Township | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Royal Oak | Oakland County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Southgate | Wayne County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Van Buren Township | Wayne County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Westland | Wayne County | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Ypsilanti | Washtenaw County | — | 2 (1 in force) | 1 | 60-day emergency moratorium on data center zoning permits Proposed | |
| Howell Township | Livingston County | — | 1 (1 in force) | 1 | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Allen Park | Wayne County | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Proposed local moratorium on data centers Proposed | |
| Allendale Township | Ottawa County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through June 8, 2027 In force | |
| Ann Arbor Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Ann Arbor Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Armada Township | Macomb County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through February 23, 2027 In force | |
| Big Rapids Township | Mecosta County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Brighton Township | Livingston County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download In force | |
| Caledonia Township | Alcona County | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Expired local moratorium on data centers through July 1, 2026 Failed / vetoed | |
| City of Portage | Kalamazoo County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | City of Portage data center moratorium In force | |
| Clark Township | Mackinac County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Comstock Charter Township | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year data center moratorium (Ordinance 565) In force | |
| Dearborn | Wayne County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Six-month data center moratorium In force | |
| Dexter Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Dexter Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Dundee Township | Monroe County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| East Lansing | Ingham County + Clinton County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through March 17, 2027 In force | |
| Elmwood Township | Leelanau County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Elmwood Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Erie Township | Monroe County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Erie Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Filer Township | Manistee County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through June 2, 2027 In force | |
| Flint | Genesee County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | 12-month data center moratorium In force | |
| Forsyth Township | Marquette County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through June 25, 2027 In force | |
| Garfield Township | Bay County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining In force | |
| Genoa Township | Livingston County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers In force | |
| Gibraltar | Wayne County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Gibraltar data center moratorium In force | |
| Grand Blanc Township | Genesee County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Green Charter Township | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Hagar Township | Berrien County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers for a stated term In force | |
| Haring Township | Wexford County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through January 14, 2027 In force | |
| Hart | Oceana County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through November 26, 2026 In force | |
| Hayes Township | Charlevoix County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year data center moratorium In force | |
| Lenox Township | Macomb County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Lincoln Township | Arenac County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through April 11, 2027 In force | |
| Lodi Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Lowell Township | Kent County | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Six-month data center moratorium voted down Failed / vetoed | |
| Lyndon Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through May 22, 2027 In force | |
| Lyon Charter Township | — | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Expired local moratorium on data centers through August 30, 2026 Failed / vetoed | |
| Lyon Township | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Lyon Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Manchester Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Mason | Ingham County | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Data center moratorium lifted after zoning adopted Failed / vetoed | |
| Meridian Township | Ingham County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Six-month data center and battery storage moratorium In force | |
| Mich. City | — | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Mich. City Says Data Center Moratorium Suit Is Premature Paused | |
| Michigan city | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Mich. City Says Data Center Moratorium Suit Is Premature In force | |
| New Buffalo Township | Berrien County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | New Buffalo Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Northville | Oakland County + Wayne County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Orion Township | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Six-month data center moratorium In force | |
| Oshtemo Township | Kalamazoo County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Oshtemo Township data center moratorium In force | |
| Parma Township | Jackson County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers In force | |
| Pittsfield Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Pontiac | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Six-month data center moratorium In force | |
| Port Huron Township | St. Clair County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Temporary data center moratorium In force | |
| Porter Township | Cass County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through May 19, 2027 In force | |
| Prairieville Township | Barry County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year data center moratorium (Ordinance 187) In force | |
| Rochester Hills | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through March 15, 2027 In force | |
| Saginaw | Saginaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Saline | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Saugatuck Township | Allegan County | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Expired local moratorium on data centers through August 11, 2026 Failed / vetoed | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers with no end date In force | |
| Solon Township | Kent County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| South Lyon | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Springfield Township | Kalkaska County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | 180-day data center moratorium In force | |
| Sterling Heights | Macomb County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year data center moratorium In force | |
| Sylvan Township | Osceola County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Taylor | Wayne County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Texas Township | Kalamazoo County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through July 5, 2027 In force | |
| Tyrone Township | Kent County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Village of Romeo | Macomb County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Washington Township | Gratiot County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through November 23, 2026 In force | |
| Waterford Township | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Temporary data center moratorium (Ord. 2026-Z-003) In force | |
| Webster Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data centers through April 21, 2027 In force | |
| Weekly Download. Dearborn City | — | — | 1 (0 in force) | — | Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download Proposed | |
| Weekly Download. Saginaw City | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Saginaw City Council votes 8-0 to approve a data center zoning ordinance In force | |
| Wixom | Oakland County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Moratorium replaced by data center zoning restrictions In force | |
| York Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Local moratorium on data center approvals In force | |
| Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority | — | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) data center moratorium In force | |
| Ypsilanti Township | Washtenaw County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | 180-day moratorium on major electric utility infrastructure In force | |
| Zeeland Township | Ottawa County | — | 1 (1 in force) | — | One-year data center and energy facility moratorium In force | |
| Green Township, near Big Rapids | Alpena County | — | — | 1 | Gotion Green Township Battery/Data Plant (abandoned) | |
| Saline Township Planning Commission | — | — | — | 1 | Stargate / The Barn |
Data center counts come from every facility on the SAVRN Data Center Map, counted in the county and the city or community where each building physically stands (Census boundaries), not its mailing address. Jurisdictions appear as the Moratorium Tracker records them.
The chain
Michigan, from generation to the household bill
1Grid operator
- Peak load 2025
- 121 GW
- Peak load forecast 2035
- 163 GW
2Generation pipeline
- Operating capacity
- 35.8 GW
- Planned, all types
- 5,249 MW
- Under construction or built
- 3,527 MW
- Planned gas
- 1,015 MW
- Planned retirements 2026–30
- 4,596 MW
- Net firm additions derived
- -1,068 MW
3Data center demand
- Data centers identified
- 59
- Operators
- 32
- Load in tracked queues
- —
- Utility large-load projects
- 3
- Commercial sales, YTD change
- -0.1%
- Industry share of state GDP
- 1.9%
4Jobs and pay
- Unemployment, Aug 2026
- 5.0% (+0.1 pts y/y)
- Construction jobs vs 2019
- +14.5%
- Manufacturing jobs vs 2019
- -7.3%
- Electrical contractor jobs 2019–25
- +23.2%
- Electrician median pay
- $76,270
- Electrician ÷ cashier pay
- 2.56×
5Household bill
- Residential price, YTD Jul 2026
- 21.53¢/kWh
- Change vs YTD 2025
- +8.8%
- All-sector price change
- +8.4%
- Total retail sales change
- +0.1%
6Policy friction
- State measures on record
- 13
- Local measures (in force)
- 91 (81)
- Watchlist projects
- 10
- Lawsuits tracked
- 0
- Announced capital, disclosed
- $23.4B
- Dedicated tax incentive
- Yes
Generation
Planned power plants in Michigan
Every planned generator in Michigan in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, by technology, then the 15 largest units. Under construction or built covers status codes U, V and TS.
Planned generation by fuel 5,249 MW
Natural gas 1,015 MW 19%Wind 200 MW 4%Solar 3,612 MW 69%Battery storage 420 MW 8%Other 2 MW <1%
Under construction or built 3,527 MW
Natural gas 15 MW <1%Solar 3,192 MW 91%Battery storage 320 MW 9%
| Technology | Units | Planned MW | Under construction or built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 26 | 3,612 MW | 3,192 MW |
| Natural gas | 3 | 1,015 MW | 15 MW |
| Battery storage | 3 | 420 MW | 320 MW |
| Wind | 1 | 200 MW | — |
| Other | 1 | 2 MW | — |
Largest planned generators
| Plant | County | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC South | Calhoun | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 500 MW | Approvals pending | 2034 | MEC South |
| MEC North | Calhoun | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 500 MW | Approvals received | 2034 | MEC North |
| Sunfish Solar 2 | Calhoun | Solar Photovoltaic | 360 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2026 | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Trenton Channel Energy Center | Wayne | Batteries | 220 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2026 | DTE Electric Company |
| Liberty Solar Energy Center | Kalamazoo | Solar Photovoltaic | 220 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Poseyville Solar Park | Midland | Solar Photovoltaic | 206 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | DTE Electric Company |
| Tupper Lake Wind | Ionia | Onshore Wind Turbine | 200 MW | Approvals pending | 2029 | Tupper Lake |
| Deckerville Solar Park | Sanilac | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | DTE Electric Company |
| Silver Creek Solar Park | Huron | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | DTE Electric Company |
| Freshwater Solar, LLC | Montcalm | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Freshwater Solar LLC |
| Peatville Solar Park | Sanilac | Solar Photovoltaic | 185 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | DTE Electric Company |
| Au Gres Solar Park | Arenac | Solar Photovoltaic | 175 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2028 | DTE Electric Company |
| Watertown Solar | Sanilac | Solar Photovoltaic | 154 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Watertown Solar, LLC |
| Little Trout Solar | Presque Isle | Solar Photovoltaic | 150 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2026 | DTE Electric Company |
| Superior Solar Project, LLC | Marquette | Solar Photovoltaic | 150 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Invenergy Services LLC |
Supply chain
What the Michigan build-out runs on
Who is building generation in Michigan, which manufacturers and contractors have a plant, expansion or contract recorded here, and how long the critical equipment takes to arrive.
Developers and owners with planned generation
| Developer or owner | Units | Planned MW | Building MW | Main technology | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company | 14 | 1,828 MW | 1,828 MW | Solar | 11 |
| Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | 4 | 800 MW | 800 MW | Solar | 3 |
| MEC South | 1 | 500 MW | — | Natural gas | 1 |
| MEC North | 1 | 500 MW | — | Natural gas | 1 |
| Tupper Lake | 1 | 200 MW | — | Wind | 1 |
| Freshwater Solar LLC | 1 | 200 MW | 200 MW | Solar | 1 |
| Watertown Solar, LLC | 1 | 154 MW | 154 MW | Solar | 1 |
| Clenera DevCo LLC | 1 | 150 MW | — | Solar | 1 |
| Invenergy Services LLC | 1 | 150 MW | — | Solar | 1 |
| Geronimo Power | 1 | 125 MW | 125 MW | Solar | 1 |
| Hart Solar Partners, LLC | 1 | 120 MW | 120 MW | Solar | 1 |
| Eagle Creek Solar Park LLC | 1 | 120 MW | — | Solar | 1 |
| Grand Basin Energy Storage, LLC | 1 | 100 MW | — | Battery storage | 1 |
| Freshwater Solar II, LLC | 1 | 100 MW | 100 MW | Solar | 1 |
| Voyager Energy Storage LLC | 1 | 100 MW | 100 MW | Battery storage | 1 |
Manufacturers and contractors with a recorded Michigan footprint
No plant, expansion or contract in the manufacturer record names Michigan. The national suppliers below serve every state.
Order-by check derived
4 of the 7 planned units of 50 MW or more in Michigan that are not yet under construction (520 of 1,720 MW) are past the date their step-up transformer had to be ordered to meet the planned in-service date. These units hold their schedules only if the equipment is already on order.
| Plant | Technology | MW | Planned in service | Transformer order-by | Turbine order-by | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstone Solar LLC | Solar | 150 MW | Oct 2028 | Sep 2025 | — | Clenera DevCo LLC |
| Superior Solar Project, LLC | Solar | 150 MW | Dec 2028 | Nov 2025 | — | Invenergy Services LLC |
| Eagle Creek Solar Park LLC | Solar | 120 MW | Mar 2027 | Feb 2024 | — | Eagle Creek Solar Park LLC |
| Grand Basin Energy Storage | Battery storage | 100 MW | Mar 2027 | Feb 2024 | — | Grand Basin Energy Storage, LLC |
Lead times, OEM backlogs and the national generation and grid contractors are on the national supply chain section.
Demand
Data center and large-load demand in Michigan
59 data centers run by 32 operators are identified in Michigan. The full list by city is on the Michigan Data Center Map page. Utilities report 3 large customer projects here to EEI.
| Utility | Customer or type | MW stated | Investment stated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Not identified | 1,000 MW | — | |
| DTE Energy | OpenAI, Oracle, Related Digital | 1,400 MW | $7 billion | |
| DTE Energy | 2,700 MW | $1.7 billion |
Jobs and pay
The Michigan jobs report, and who the build-out employs
Job change since 2019
Construction (CES)
Manufacturing (CES)
Total nonfarm (CES)
Data processing and hosting
Electrical contractors
Line construction
−35%0+35%
Median pay, May 2025
Cashiers
Fast food and counter workers
Retail salespersons
All occupations
Construction laborers
Welders
HVAC mechanics
Plumbers and pipefitters
Electricians
Power plant operators
Power-line installers
Construction supervisors
Electrical engineers
Payroll employment, August 2026 (preliminary)
| Industry | Jobs | Change vs Aug 2025 | Change vs Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nonfarm | 4,496.1k | ▲ 0.2% | ▲ 1.1% (+47.3k) |
| Construction | 199.2k | ▼ 2.0% | ▲ 14.5% (+25.2k) |
| Manufacturing | 583.3k | ▼ 0.4% | ▼ 7.3% (-46.3k) |
| Mining and logging | 7.3k | ▲ 5.8% | ● 0.0% (+0.0k) |
| Retail trade | 454.4k | ▲ 0.4% | ▼ 2.0% (-9.5k) |
Power and data industries, 2019 to 2025
| Industry | Jobs 2019 | Jobs 2025 | Change | Average pay 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data processing and hosting | 7,470 | 10,066 | ▲ 34.8% | $138,764 |
| Electrical contractors | 22,917 | 28,239 | ▲ 23.2% | $91,896 |
| Power and communication line construction | 5,245 | 6,861 | ▲ 30.8% | $105,432 |
| Electric power generation, transmission, distribution | — | 16,503 | — | $158,869 |
| Transformer manufacturing | — | 336 | — | $109,608 |
Pay ladder, May 2025
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual pay | Multiple of cashier pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 92,930 | $29,740 | 1.00× |
| Fast food and counter workers | 103,130 | $28,930 | 0.97× |
| Retail salespersons | 111,010 | $34,640 | 1.16× |
| All occupations | 4,403,730 | $49,270 | 1.66× |
| Construction laborers | 28,490 | $49,590 | 1.67× |
| Welders | 13,330 | $49,990 | 1.68× |
| HVAC mechanics | 12,590 | $60,850 | 2.05× |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | 14,120 | $80,190 | 2.70× |
| Electricians | 23,530 | $76,270 | 2.56× |
| Power plant operators | 1,220 | $105,820 | 3.56× |
| Power-line installers | 2,800 | $106,890 | 3.59× |
| Construction supervisors | 16,660 | $78,180 | 2.63× |
| Electrical engineers | 10,840 | $106,070 | 3.57× |
County-level contractor jobs and pay are in the county record above.
Economy
What the data center industry adds to Michigan
23,520
Direct data center jobs (2024)
98,030
Total jobs supported, in state
$13.5B
Total GDP contribution
1.9%
Share of state GDP
$1.3B
State and local taxes
PwC figures are modeled estimates commissioned by the industry.
Policy
The rules and the pipeline in Michigan
State measures 13
| Bill | Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Environmentalists push Michigan lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers | Proposed | 2026-09 | |
| — | Environmentalists push lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers | Proposed | 2026-09 | |
| — | Benson, James pitch tariff remedies, business boosts & data center limits at Detroit Economic Club | Proposed | 2026-09 | |
| HB 5594-5596 / SB 1018-1020 | Moratorium on new data center approvals | Proposed | 2026-06 | |
| SB 1020 | Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers | Proposed | 2026-06 | |
| HB 5396-5398 | Michigan: ~200-person bipartisan 'People Over Data Centers' rally at the Michigan Capitol (gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson, Rep. Wegela, Rep. DeSana) | Proposed | 2026-06 | |
| SB 1018-1020 | Michigan: On June 18, 2026 Michigan Senate Democrats introduced a seven-bill package to regulate data centers | Proposed | 2026-06 | |
| HB 5882 | Local government: other; requirements for a moratorium imposed by a local unit of government on large-scale data centers or cryptocurrency mining facilities | Proposed | 2026-04 | |
| HB 5595 | Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers | Proposed | 2026-03 | |
| HR 240 | A resolution to urge a temporary pause on discretionary state-level incentives for data center construction, request a comprehensive review of the fiscal | Proposed | 2026-02 | |
| Michigan (statewide) | Michigan: Bipartisan House Bills 5594-5596 would create the 'Data Center Regulation Act' and halt construction of new data centers in Michigan until April 1 | Proposed | 2026-02 | |
| SB 761-763 | Michigan Senate Bills 761, 762, and 763 (Sens. Rosemary Bayer D-West Bloomfield, Sue Shink D-Northfield Township, Erika Geiss D-Taylor) introduced December | Proposed | 2025-12 | |
| HB 5398 | Property tax: exemptions; general property tax act; reflect repeal of data center tax exemptions. Amends sec. 7ff of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7ff). TIE BAR | Proposed | 2025-12 |
Delay Watchlist projects 10
| Project | Location | Status | Cause | MW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline Township 'The Barn', OpenAI/Oracle Stargate Campus | Saline Township, Washtenaw County | rezoning denied then litigation settled | 1,400 MW | ||
| Stargate / The Barn | Saline Township Planning Commission | denied | 1,400 MW | ||
| Alterra Development Marshall Data Center (Brooks Industrial Park) | Marshall, Calhoun County | moratorium delay | 1,000 MW | ||
| Rocklocker LLC Kalkaska County | Kalkaska County | cancelled | 1,000 MW | ||
| University of Michigan / Los Alamos High-Performance Computing Facility | Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County | opposed planned | 100 MW | ||
| University of Michigan / Los Alamos Data Center | Ypsilanti | delayed | — | ||
| Microsoft / Franklin Partners Covenant Business Park (Lowell-area township) | Township adjacent to Lowell (Kent County) | rezoning paused | — | ||
| West Michigan Hyperscale Proposals (Solon, Lowell, Gaines Townships) | Solon, Lowell, and Gaines Townships (Kent County) | opposed proposed | — | ||
| Gotion Green Township Battery/Data Plant (abandoned) | Green Township, near Big Rapids | abandoned | — | ||
| Meta Howell Township | Howell Township | cancelled | — |
Local moratoria and restrictions (91) appear by county and city in the county-by-county section. Counts include every status in the weekly tracker feeds as of October 5, 2026. The Michigan Data Center Map page counts only active local pauses and delayed or blocked projects as of its September 2 rebuild, so its figures are lower. The difference is one of definition and date.
Nearby states
Michigan's neighbors
Questions
Michigan power, answered from the record
How much new power generation is planned in Michigan?
EIA's August 2026 inventory lists 5,249 MW of planned generators in Michigan, 3,527 MW of it under construction or built. By capacity the pipeline is solar 69%, natural gas 19%, battery storage 8%. The largest single unit is MEC South (500 MW, MEC South). Owners plan to retire 4,596 MW from 2026 to 2030.
Who runs the power grid in Michigan?
MISO serves most of Michigan as the regional wholesale market and grid operator. No data center load is tracked in its queues yet.
Which data center projects are delayed in Michigan?
The SAVRN Delay Watchlist names 10 projects in Michigan, among them Saline Township 'The Barn', OpenAI/Oracle Stargate Campus (1,400 MW), Stargate / The Barn (1,400 MW), Alterra Development Marshall Data Center (Brooks Industrial Park) (1,000 MW).
Is planned generation in Michigan on schedule?
4 of 7 planned units of 50 MW or more not yet under construction are past the latest date to order a step-up transformer (more than 160 weeks) for their planned in-service date. They hold schedule only if equipment is already on order.
Are electricity prices rising in Michigan?
Residential electricity averaged 21.53¢/kWh from January to July 2026, +8.8% on a year earlier, the 18th fastest increase of 51. Commercial sales, the class that includes data centers, changed -0.1%.
What do electricians earn in Michigan?
The median electrician in Michigan earned $76,270 in May 2025, 2.56 times the median cashier, and power-line installers earned $106,890 (BLS OEWS).
Is the build-out creating trade jobs in Michigan?
Construction employment is +14.5% against August 2019. Electrical contractor jobs went from 22,917 in 2019 to 28,239 in 2025 (+23.2%, 19th in the country).
Does Michigan have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 13 state-level measures (0 enacted) and 91 local moratoria or restrictions in Michigan, 81 of them in force, 3rd most in the country.
Across SAVRN
Michigan across the SAVRN trackers
U.S. Data Center Map: MichiganEvery data center identified in the state, by city and operatorData Center Moratorium TrackerState and local measures, each citedData Center Delay WatchlistNamed projects delayed, blocked or under challengeGrid Operator WatchlistLarge-load rules, queues, deadlinesData Center Capital AtlasNamed sites, capital providers, at-risk capitalData Center Water TrackerWater measures and the fifty-state ledger
Sources
Sources for this page
- BEA state GDP via FRED
- BLS LAUS
- BLS OEWS
- BLS QCEW
- BLS State Employment (CES)
- EEI large customer projects
- EIA Electric Power Monthly
- EIA-860M (Aug 2026)
- NCSL
- PwC for the Data Center Coalition
- SAVRN Capital Atlas
- SAVRN Data Center Map
- SAVRN Delay Watchlist
- SAVRN Grid Operator Watchlist
- SAVRN Moratorium Tracker
- U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundaries (via us-atlas)
Every figure links to its original source through the Sources buttons. Values marked derived are calculated from reported figures.