Lansing Data Center Project Gets Contract Amendments After Public Input

Mayor says Deep Green is working with city to ensure promises are legally binding.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced that the company Deep Green is working with the city and the Board of Water and Light (BWL) to amend contracts for a new data center project in the city. The city will resubmit the rezoning application and extend the public review period for another 30 days following questions raised during the initial approval process.

Why it matters

The data center project has received significant public input from the beginning, as the city wants to ensure the process is transparent and the project is done right. The data center features unique elements like closed-loop cooling systems and heat capture technology designed to prevent utility rate increases for residents.

The details

Deep Green will pay for necessary infrastructure improvements and has not requested any tax incentives from the city. The data center will be built as an urban infill project with aesthetic considerations for the surrounding neighborhood while complying with local noise ordinances. Officials expect the project to generate revenue for city services and create local jobs without significantly impacting nearby residential areas.

  • The amended proposal will go before city council for consideration in the coming months.

The players

Andy Schor

The mayor of Lansing, Michigan.

Deep Green

The company working with the city of Lansing to build a new data center project.

Board of Water and Light (BWL)

The local utility company that is working with the city and Deep Green on the data center project.

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What they’re saying

“From the beginning, the process of creating a smaller-scale data center in Lansing has been very transparent and has received significant public input. That's by design as we want to get this right.”

— Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing (fox47news.com)

What’s next

The amended proposal will go before city council for consideration in the coming months.

The takeaway

This data center project in Lansing is being closely watched as a model for how to build data centers in a more community-friendly way, with features like closed-loop cooling and heat capture technology to prevent utility rate increases for residents. The city's transparent process and willingness to incorporate public input shows a commitment to getting the project right for the local community.