About this episode

Jim kicks off a special series discussing the future of data centers in Michigan with experts from a recent independent analysis.

Jim kicks off a special series on one of the most talked-about – and often polarizing or misunderstood issues facing Michigan's future: data centers. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, so do questions about energy, water, land use, economic opportunity and community impacts. Over the next several episodes, we'll explore what's driving this growth, what's at stake for Michigan and what responsible development could look like moving forward. We begin the series with the authors of a new independent analysis conducted by Public Sector Consultants for the Michigan Chamber Foundation, Detroit Regional Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan. Joining Jim are Maggie Pallone and Jeff Guilfoyle, who led the research effort!

People in this episode

Host: Jim

Guests: Maggie Pallone, Jeff Guilfoyle

Topics covered

• data centers
• digital infrastructure
• energy
• economic opportunity
• community impacts
• responsible development

Keywords

• data centers
• Michigan
• digital infrastructure
• energy
• economic opportunity
• community impacts
• responsible development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Public Sector Consultants, Michigan Chamber Foundation, Detroit Regional Chamber, Business Leaders for Michigan

Places: Michigan

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