No. The state of Michigan has customer protections in place that require data centers to pay for all energy and infrastructure costs needed to serve their facilities. They must also commit to paying those contracted costs over the long term. These protections help ensure those costs are not passed on to other customers. In fact, when new large customers join the electric system, they pay a larger share of system costs, which lowers overall costs for other customers.

Yes. Consumers Energy has a plan in place to ensure there is enough energy for our customers today and in the future. Our Energy Supply Plan outlines how we'll meet growing energy needs while continuing to provide reliable service. We do this by forecasting future demand and investing in a diverse energy mix to ensure dependable energy supply for years to come.

Data centers create good-paying jobs from construction to long-term operations. They also support local businesses that serve those workers and companies.

This economic growth expands the local tax base, giving the state, cities, municipalities, and schools more resources to fund roads, teachers, and public safety.

When businesses grow, residents and communities have more choices. They can have better jobs, stronger schools, and thriving communities where people want to live and stay.

Consumers Energy reviews all new service requests to ensure reliable service is maintained for all customers. In some cases, new or upgraded infrastructure may be installed to serve a new customer.

In the case of data centers, Michigan regulatory safeguards ensure the data center customer pays for all infrastructure upgrades required to serve them. These infrastructure upgrades often improve reliability for the surrounding community.