I'm kinda worried about this new trend of massive data centers popping up everywhere
. I mean, on one hand, they're supposed to bring in some sweet tax revenue for local governments and create jobs. But on the other hand, we gotta think about what's gonna happen when these behemoths start guzzling electricity like it's nobody's business
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I'm not saying it's all bad, but I do think we need to have a more open discussion about how we're gonna manage the risks associated with these massive industrial loads
. It's easy to say "don't worry, everything will be fine" when you don't have to live in the shadow of a 1.4 gigawatt behemoth
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But for real, what's the plan? Are we just gonna wing it and hope for the best, or do we need some more concrete safeguards in place to protect residential customers from getting burned
? I'm all for innovation and efficiency, but at the end of the day, we gotta put people first
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1.4 GW is HUGE! 
Like, what even is a "small city" in terms of electricity demand? 
75% of environmental groups think they didn't get a fair hearing 
Meanwhile, 42% of DTE Electric's investors are already expecting a 15% rate hike 
This is NOT just about one project or company; it's about setting the tone for the future of energy management in Michigan 
We need to see more transparency and accountability from regulators... this case isn't just about the Saline data center; it's about the entire grid 
. And what about the environmental impact? We're just starting to figure out the consequences of climate change, and now we're throwing more stuff into the mix 
. I don't think it's fair to the average joe who has to foot the bill for all this excess energy consumption. Can't we take a step back and rethink our approach to grid management? 
We need to make sure that these massive industrial loads aren't just a one-way ticket to higher bills and more headaches