Michigan
Data centers in Washtenaw County, Michigan
The Census tracks 2 data center projects in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with 1.38 GW of published capacity: 1 under construction, 1 denied.
How many data centers are in Washtenaw County?
The Census tracks 2 major projects here as of Sep 22, 2026: 1 under construction, 1 denied. They are in Saline Township, Augusta Township. The largest by published capacity is Saline Township Stargate Data Center (1.38 GW).
Projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline Township Stargate Data Center Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI | Under construction | 1.38 GW | Related Digital |
| Augusta Township Data Center (Thor Equities) Augusta Township, Washtenaw County, MI | Denied | — | Thor Equities |
Recent changes
| Date | What changed | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Nessel and environmental groups file initial briefs in consolidated appeal Michigan Advance | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Voters overturn the rezoning in a referendum, per unofficial results The Sun Times News | Augusta Township Data Center (Thor Equities) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Partners and Gov. Whitmer celebrate construction; first building nearing completion Oracle | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Financing secured (Related Digital, Blackstone-affiliated funds, PIMCO-managed accounts) CBS Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Apr 17, 2026 | AG Dana Nessel appeals MPSC approval to Michigan Court of Appeals Michigan Department of Attorney General | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Washtenaw County judge denies a resident's motion to intervene in the consent judgment. Planet Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Residents file a mandamus complaint in Washtenaw County Circuit Court alleging the Zoning Board of Appeals failed to hold a required hearing on a data center permit. Planet Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Jan 16, 2026 | EGLE issues a wetlands permit allowing a stream disturbance, culvert and three stormwater structures. Planet Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Jan 13, 2026 | EGLE issues the air quality permit for 14 diesel backup generators and a diesel firewater pump. Planet Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MPSC approves DTE contracts with Oracle subsidiary Green Chile Ventures, with conditions Michigan Public Service Commission | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Nov 2025 | Construction begins Fortune | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
| Oct 30, 2025 | OpenAI, Oracle and Related Digital announce Stargate site CBS Detroit | Saline Township Stargate Data Center |
Washtenaw County data centers: common questions
How many data centers are in Washtenaw County, Michigan?
The Census tracks 2 major data center projects in Washtenaw County as of Sep 22, 2026: 1 under construction, 1 denied. That covers major sourced projects, not every smaller colocation or enterprise facility.
What is the biggest data center project in Washtenaw County?
By published planned capacity, Saline Township Stargate Data Center in Saline Township, at 1.38 GW. Its status is under construction.
This page collects the county-level record: every tracked project, moratorium and local rule we can source for Washtenaw County. See all Michigan projects or look up projects near your ZIP code.
Cite this page
Last updated Sep 22, 2026. Figures may change as records are updated — include the date you retrieved them.
| APA | Data Center Census. (2026). Data centers in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Retrieved from https://datacentercensus.com/us/michigan/washtenaw-county |
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| MLA | “Data centers in Washtenaw County, Michigan.” Data Center Census, Sep 22, 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/us/michigan/washtenaw-county. |
| Link | https://datacentercensus.com/us/michigan/washtenaw-county |
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