Michigan Growth
Count on Us to Power Michigan's Growth
We work hard to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to homes and businesses across the state. As large companies come to Michigan, we make sure our energy system is ready to support them with a robust energy supply plan. Because Michigan growth brings:
- More jobs for Michigan workers.
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More tax revenue for communities.
- More opportunities for Michigan families.
Our Customer Commitment
Growth Won’t Impact Your Rates
Data centers and other large customers won’t increase your rates. Large customers pay for the energy and infrastructure they use. They also spread fixed costs across a broader customer base, reducing cost pressure on all customers.
We Have Plenty of Energy
As new companies come to Michigan, we make sure our energy system is ready to support them. Our robust Integrated Resource Plan provides a long-term view for the evolving energy landscape and meeting increasing demand with cost-effective generation.
Growth Won't Impact Reliability
We’re upgrading the pipes and wires that deliver the energy Michigan needs for all customers, and growth won’t impact reliability. In fact, system upgrades and new infrastructure installed to support data centers and other large customers strengthens the grid.
Key Facts
- New projects create good-paying jobs – from construction to long-term operations – and support local businesses that serve those workers and companies.
- 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, families have more choices – better jobs, stronger schools, and thriving communities where people want to live and stay.
- When data centers come online, they pay for the energy and infrastructure they use.
- Data centers will help spread fixed costs across a broader customer base. This helps reduce cost pressure on other customers.
- Michigan’s regulatory safeguards ensure rates are just and reasonable for all customers.
- We have plenty of reliable energy supply to meet today’s growth demands even on the hottest days of the year.
- We’re on track to add more natural gas, solar and battery storage projects to support and meet Michigan’s growing demand.
- Our long-term plans, filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission, include building a diverse portfolio of energy supply to meet the needs of future growth.
- Infrastructure investments made by new businesses serve the needs of the proposed project and contribute to reliability in the surrounding area.
- Large business customers pay for the infrastructure they need and energy they use.
- We are committed to the environment – to clean air, water, and land which matters to all of us.
- Our Energy Supply Plan complies with Michigan’s 2023 energy law, while adding cost-effective resources to serve Michigan’s energy demand with a diverse portfolio of reliable energy.
Additional Resources
Why Growth Is Good for Michigan
Growth creates jobs, boosts tax revenue, and brings new opportunities to Michigan. Plus, building more data centers won’t increase your rates.
See the Benefits of Growth
Your Rates Are Protected
We put special protections in place to ensure that our customers will never have to pay for the energy or infrastructure data centers use.
Learn About Our Protections
How Our Data Center Process Works
We offer a best-in-class process to ensure that we meet the needs of the data centers looking to expand in Michigan.
About Our Process