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Massive electricity use — Projects like the Stargate/"The Barn" in Saline Township could use as much power as hundreds of thousands of homes, potentially driving up rates for everyone else.

Water consumption — Cooling needs could strain local supplies (even with Great Lakes access).

Loss of farmland — Many sites target rural/agricultural areas.

Noise pollution — Existing smaller centers already draw complaints about constant humming and health impacts (headaches, sleep disruption).

Limited long-term jobs vs. big tax breaks and grid strain.

Lack of transparency — Accusations of backroom deals with utilities like DTE.