There has been so much controversy regarding Data Centers as people don't want them in their area. As of now Michigan has 97 Data Centers, 79 are operational, 2 under construction and 16 planned. Surprisingly we have 14 in Grand Rapids, including Switch, with more hoping to land here and around our West Michigan area. Google Street View Google Street View👇 BELOW: SEE HUGE DATA CENTERS IN ILLINOIS 👇Citizen arguments against the centers has been their huge need for power and water, and what that might do to homeowners costs. Not all data centers are mining crypto, but Dowagiac in Southwest Michigan sure has a problem.