DTE Energy, Consumers Energy talk about power for possible data centers

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Two local energy providers say there is enough power in Monroe County for a data center.

DTE Energy is exploring an increase in power production at its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant.

If a data center were to be built in Monroe County, is there currently enough energy to operate it while also serving current residential and business customers? A data center is currently proposed in Dundee Township .

The Monroe News asked Consumers Energy and DTE Energy , the two energy companies serving Monroe County. Both companies said adqueate energy is currently available. DTE also said it's looking at increasing energy capacity, including at its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in Newport.

Consumers Energy

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