INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY: DATA CENTRES

Deep Green has announced plans to build a first-of-its-kind, ultra-efficient data centre in downtown Lansing, combining high-performance computing with carbon-neutral heat recovery to drive sustainability and community growth.

The US $ 120 + million project combines powerful computing capacity with a groundbreaking approach to carbon-neutral heat recovery, making Lansing a national model for sustainable technology and clean energy innovation.

Deep Green designs and operates ultra-efficient, highdensity data centres that capture and reuse the heat they produce with negligible water use. The company will partner with the Lansing Board of Water and Light( BWL) to supply free, carbon-neutral heat directly into BWL’ s hot water system, cutting carbon emissions and creating lasting community benefits.

The Lansing community can expect a US $ 120 + million capital investment generating US $ 1 million in additional annual revenue from the partnership with the BWL, as well as significant property tax gains. The project will deliver over US $ 1.1 million in annual natural gas savings to the BWL through reduced demand, equivalent to 5,000 homes and more than 310,000 MCF. It will also reduce carbon emissions at a rate equivalent to removing 3,000 cars from the road each year. said Mark Lee, chief executive officer of Deep Green.“ By capturing and reusing heat that would otherwise be wasted, this project transforms Lansing’ s energy landscape, turning technology into a local sustainability solution. We’ re proud to partner with the city of Lansing and the Board of Water and Light to make this vision a reality.”

The facility will have negligible impact on water use thanks to a closed-loop cooling system with hyperefficient performance and near-silent operation. Deep Green also plans to integrate the site into Lansing’ s downtown environment, with a focus on safety, aesthetics and community collaboration.

“ Economic development and repurposing surface parking lots continues to be a priority. Deep Green’ s proposal will provide not only urban infill and density but also a major investment and dynamic innovation in our downtown,” said Lansing Mayor Andy Schor.“ This project will generate more than US $ 1 million in additional revenue per year for Lansing, which could be used for city needs – from police officers and firefighters to corridor improvement and social services. It will meet sustainability goals while reducing future utility rate increases, strengthen our local economy, support good-paying jobs and move us toward a cleaner, high-tech future.”

Construction will create more than 35 union and high-tech jobs, with around 15 permanent operational roles. Deep Green will also support local nonprofits and charities with contributions of US $ 6,000 per MW of contracted data centre usage, up to US $ 120,000 annually. Funds will go to initiatives like Pennies for Power, which supports families struggling to pay utility bills.

Lansing BWL General Manager Dick Peffley said the partnership aligns perfectly with community goals.“ Working with Deep Green allows us to take another big step forward in cutting carbon emissions and reducing natural gas use for our hot water system, which will minimize future rate increases and increase our return on equity to the Lansing community,” he said.

“ Our mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of heat for the benefit of people and the planet,”

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026, pending final local and state approvals. p

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