Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.
Key claim: Senate Bill 1020 would amend Michigan public-utilities law to impose a moratorium on Michigan Public Service Commission approvals of any new enterprise data centers.
Abstract
(SB1020 · 103rd Legislature) Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii. Sponsor: Sen. James Runestad ® + 1 co-sponsor In committee: S Government Operations Latest action (2026-06-04): Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Why this matters
SB1020 would freeze MPSC sign-off on new enterprise data centers, directly affecting utilities’ ability to serve large hyperscale loads and shaping ratepayer exposure to associated infrastructure costs. Combined with SB1018 and SB1019, it signals a multi-front legislative effort to pause data-center expansion in Michigan while community-benefit, zoning, and rate frameworks are debated. For utilities and industry, this would stall pending interconnection and service agreements until the moratorium is lifted or superseded.