Michigan Regulators Clear Way for Google Data Center Power Deal

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved special contracts between DTE Electric Co. and Google LLC for the utility to provide electricity for a data center in Wayne County's Van Buren Township.

According to the MPSC, these contracts will allow Google to purchase power at a fixed rate from DTE Electric, which will help stabilize costs for the tech giant as it builds out its data center infrastructure in Michigan.

The approval of these contracts marks another significant step forward for Google's plans to establish itself as a major player in the state's tech sector.

The MPSC announcement did not provide further details on the specifics of the contracts or the terms under which DTE Electric will supply power to Google.