FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News from Progress Michigan
February 2, 2026
Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org
New Poll: Michiganders Support Pausing Data Center Construction to Protect Water and Utility Costs
Lawmakers have a responsibility to protect our waterways, lower our energy costs and interrogate promises from Big Tech
MICHIGAN – On Monday, a new poll released by Progress Michigan shows that Michiganders are aware of growing concerns around data center development and that a majority support pausing new construction while local governments put protections in place for residents, water resources, and local infrastructure.
“Saline Township is just one of many communities across Michigan that are fighting back against these behemoth data centers,” said Levi Teitel, communications coordinator of Progress Michigan. “Michiganders are asking reasonable questions about water use, rising utility bills, and what these projects actually leave behind once construction crews pack up. When local leaders take a pause to get the rules right, Michiganders support that approach. People want development that strengthens their communities, not projects that harm the environment and saddle households with higher utility costs.”
MoE is +/- 3.6 and sample size was 748
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