Michigan Public Service Commission
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Michigan's utility regulator. Approved DTE Electric's contracts for the Saline Township Stargate campus ex parte on Dec 18, 2025 (U-21990), Consumers Energy's large-load terms on Nov 6, 2025 (U-21859) and DTE's contracts for Google's Van Buren Township campus on Oct 1, 2026 (U-22058).
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Regulatory Capture Assessment
Regulatory capture occurs when a regulatory agency advances the interests of the industry it is meant to oversee. The indicators below track evidence of capture for this agency. According to the academic literature (Stigler 1971, Carpenter & Moss 2013), captured agencies exhibit declining enforcement, revolving door personnel pipelines, and rule-making that favors incumbents over public interest.
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| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| issued_rule | MPSC U-22058: DTE Electric's contracts for Google's Van Buren Township data center, approved after a contested case | Approved DTE Electric's contracts for Google's Van Buren Township campus after a contested case, Oct 1, 2026. | Source |
| issued_rule | MPSC U-21990: ex parte approval of DTE Electric's contracts for the Saline Township Stargate campus (1,383 MW) | Approved DTE Electric's contracts with Green Chile Ventures (Oracle) ex parte, Dec 18, 2025. | Source |
| issued_rule | MPSC U-21859: Consumers Energy large-load terms for data centers (100 MW, 15-year minimum, 80% minimum bill) | Approved Consumers Energy's large-load terms, Nov 6, 2025. | Source |