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Data center project · Livingston County, Michigan

Howell Township hyperscale data center proposal

Withdrawn · A proposed $1 billion hyperscale campus on about 1,000 acres that was withdrawn in December 2025 after heavy local opposition.

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Status
Withdrawn · as of Dec. 2025
Location
Howell Township · Livingston County
Status note
Developer withdrew its rezoning request and zoning text amendment; the township adopted a six-month moratorium (a 2026 extension is reported, but its record was not opened).
Power
Not reported
Power not stated in sources reviewed.
Land
1,000 acres
Investment
$1 billion (reported)
Developer and team
Randee LLC
Evidence
News reports; primary records not yet obtained
Size class
50 MW or more (tracker scope)
Map position approximate, from the reported address or area. Updated Oct. 17, 2026.

Updates, newest first

  1. Dec. 2025 Howell Township Board adopted a six-month moratorium on data centers. (Bridge Michigan, Feb. 2, 2026; FracTracker Alliance, Jan. 14, 2026)
  2. Dec. 2025 Randee LLC withdrew its rezoning request and zoning text amendment. (FracTracker Alliance, Jan. 14, 2026)

Conflicts and open questions

  • Acreage is given as about 1,000 acres (Bridge), 950 acres (Macomb Daily) or 1,077 acres (The 'Gander).
  • Some outlets linked the project to Meta; not confirmed in a record reviewed.

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