Michigan SB1050 requires data centers to enter into community benefit agreements with local governments.

Michigan SB1050, known as the "data center community benefit act," mandates that data centers in Michigan must enter into community benefit agreements with local governments. These agreements must be approved by the local government before the data center can begin construction or operation. The agreements must include the data center owner or operator and the local government or its agency. The local government can deny or refuse to issue necessary authorizations for a data center if it has not approved a community benefit agreement.

Michigan SB1050 requires data centers to enter into community benefit agreements with local governments.

Michigan SB1050, known as the "data center community benefit act," mandates that data centers in Michigan must enter into community benefit agreements with local governments. These agreements must be approved by the local government before the data center can begin construction or operation. The agreements must include the data center owner or operator and the local government or its agency. The local government can deny or refuse to issue necessary authorizations for a data center if it has not approved a community benefit agreement.