Nothing reported in Hayes Township yet
Who decides here: the Township Board of Hayes Township votes on zoning. The Charlevoix County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Hayes Township trustees unanimously banned any data center review or approval for 180 days while they write zoning rules. Exemptions were removed after residents objected.
Feb 9, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Hayes Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Hayes Township: Wolverine Power Supply Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)) or Consumers Energy Co. (company) or DTE Electric Company (company) or Great Lakes Energy Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Michigan.