DTE Energy Advances 3 GW Data Center Deal as Wyoming AI Center and Arizona Boom Drive Rising Power Demand

DTE Energy, a Detroit-based utility, is in advanced negotiations with major technology companies to supply 3 gigawatts (GW) of power to data centers, aiming to finalize its first major agreement by the end of 2025. The company is also exploring opportunities to provide an additional 4 GW of capacity. Meanwhile, Wyoming is preparing to host a large AI data center projected to consume five times the electricity used by the state's residents, raising concerns due to the lack of transparency about its tenants. This surge in data center power demand is part of a broader trend, with states like Arizona experiencing a data center boom that is reshaping local economies and driving increased electricity consumption. The growing energy needs of Big Tech’s data centers have contributed to rising electric bills, prompting states to face pressure to protect regular household and business ratepayers from bearing the increased costs associated with powering these facilities.