Michigan HB6252 mandates thermal impact assessments for large-scale data centers to inform local governments and the public about potential localized.

Michigan HB6252, known as the "data center thermal impact and community protection act," requires developers or operators of large-scale data centers to submit thermal impact assessments to the Michigan Public Service Commission. These assessments must detail the potential localized thermal impacts of the data center, including changes in land surface temperature and ambient air temperature. The public summary of each assessment must be made available to the public. Local governments and planning commissions must be notified and receive copies of the assessments.

Michigan HB6252 mandates thermal impact assessments for large-scale data centers to inform local governments and the public about potential localized.

Michigan HB6252, known as the "data center thermal impact and community protection act," requires developers or operators of large-scale data centers to submit thermal impact assessments to the Michigan Public Service Commission. These assessments must detail the potential localized thermal impacts of the data center, including changes in land surface temperature and ambient air temperature. The public summary of each assessment must be made available to the public. Local governments and planning commissions must be notified and receive copies of the assessments.