Summary
Students and residents urged the county to adopt a model ordinance or moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers, citing water use, power demands, and an Oakland University plan for a 26-megawatt campus data center.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents concerned about water resources, energy use, and local oversight of large developments.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Jul 16, 2026
Students and residents urged the county to adopt a model ordinance or moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers, citing water use, power demands, and an Oakland University plan for a 26-megawatt campus data center.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 11, 2026
Several speakers, including a recent high school graduate, urged the board to adopt a countywide moratorium on data centers pending study of water, power, and jobs impacts, noting Rochester Hills adopted a six-month moratorium.
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