Dozens of Michigan Public Service Commission staff members signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to view DTE Energy’s unredacted electricity contracts with tech giants behind a massive data center in Saline Township. This agreement has drawn criticism from the public and the Michigan Attorney General for its secrecy, with concerns that it could put DTE ratepayers at risk and prevent a thorough review by independent groups. The NDA highlights the challenges of transparency versus protecting sensitive commercial information in the rapidly expanding data center industry, especially given the significant energy demands of these facilities.
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Details of DTE Energy's deal with Saline data center developer shrouded by NDA
Dozens of Michigan Public Service Commission staff members signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to view DTE Energy’s unredacted electricity contracts with tech giants behind a massive data center in Saline Township. This agreement has drawn criticism from the public and the Michigan Attorney General for its secrecy, with concerns that it could put DTE ratepayers at risk and prevent a thorough review by independent groups. The NDA highlights the challenges of transparency versus protecting sensitive commercial information in the rapidly expanding data center industry, especially given the significant energy demands of these facilities.