Public Comment

Michigan offers an enterprise data center sales and use tax exemption that eliminates the state’s 6% sales and use tax on eligible data-center construction and equipment purchases. Data centers can bring investment and jobs, but they can also require large amounts of electricity, water, land, and grid infrastructure. Some Michigan lawmakers have also proposed a pause on data-center approvals because of energy, water, ratepayer, and climate concerns. Michigan should want investment, but tax breaks should not become a blank check for projects that leave ratepayers and towns with the bill.

How should Michigan handle tax incentives for large data centers?

Overall results

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58% support · excluded by 2%
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Large projects can bring construction work, technical jobs, and follow-on investment.

3

If Michigan refuses incentives, other states will take the projects.

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54% support · excluded by 4%
5

A temporary pause can give regulators time to set clear standards.

4

Michigan should understand grid and water impacts before subsidizing high-demand facilities.

3
52% support · excluded by 2%
7

Tax breaks should be earned through jobs, local revenue, and infrastructure commitments.

7

The state should require power, water, and ratepayer-impact disclosures before approving incentives.

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36% support · excluded by 9%
1

Profitable tech infrastructure should not need special tax treatment from Michigan residents.

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