The awe-inspiring images from Artemis II remind us that our living planet and all its inhabitants depend on a thin veil of atmosphere, fertile soil, and clean water. On this #EarthDay, the MSU Institute of Public Utilities celebrates that “pale blue dot” that sustains us. 1/2

I'm representing the MSU Institute of Public Utilities @ipu-msu.bsky.social at the MI Healthy Climate Conference on Today. Let's talk about how Michigan's utilities can be part of the climate solution. #MIHealthyClimate

Registration is open for our next two Grid School courses on Generation, Planning, & Reliability (April 14-16) and Efficiency, Load Management, & Policy (May 5-7). Build your professional network while enhancing your skills at one of IPU's upcoming programs. www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/

Continue your professional development in the utility sector and us for IPU Grid School 2: Generation, Planning, and Reliability on April 14-16, 2026. Learn from leading experts in the energy sector in live, online sessions. Register at the link below. www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs...

IPU director @eriknordman.bsky.social provided some background information about data centers for this story about one that might come to a 14 acre city-owned lot in Detroit. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...

Catch up on what's happening at the Institute of Public Utilities with the latest IPUpdate! *IPU news *Upcoming professional development courses, including Grid Schools 2 & 3 and Accounting & Ratemaking conta.cc/4sQt8L4

The "Project Cannoli" data center's owner is Google, which reached a deal with Michigan utility DTE. bridgemi.com/michigan-env...

Great Lakes Energy says Northern Michigan storm caused widespread damage to its electric infrastructure www.mlive.com/weather/2026...

While Alabama considers changing from electing to appointing its public service commissioners, Michigan legislators are proposing switching from appointed to elected commissioners. IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social offered some insights to the Spartan Newsroom on the proposed change.

IPU's Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals is in the books! Many thanks to all our attendees and our expert instructors including Nat Zorach, AICP, MBA, Rabab Haider, Omid Beik, Seth Blumsack, Mohammed Ben-Idris, Yansong Pei, & Rob Homer. www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/

IPU's Grid School is a great way for early- and mid-career professionals in the electric utility sector to elevate their skills. Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Seats are still available, register at the link below. #EnergySky 🔌💡

Catch up on our activities and upcoming programs (Grid School!) with the latest edition of the IPUpdate. conta.cc/47iZCVF

IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social answered questions about electricity, water, and data centers for Ask Extension Wednesday! 🔌💡 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IceL...

IPU's Grid School is a great way for early- and mid-career professionals in the electric utility sector to elevate their skills. Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Seats are still available, register at the link below. #EnergySky 🔌💡

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers proposed a moratorium on data center construction and operation. IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social spoke with WLNS about the bills. #EnergySky 🔌💡 www.wlns.com/top-stories/...

IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social talked with the Capital News Service about how renewable energy sources can act as a hedge against rising natural prices. #EnergySky 🔌💡 news.jrn.msu.edu/2026/02/gree...

IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social was interviewed about the potential electricity demands and rate impacts of "Project Cannoli" - a hyperscale data center proposed in southeast Michigan.

Attention utility professionals! IPU is holding its annual Grid School, staring with Grid School 1 on March 10-12, 2026. Learn about the engineering and economics of the operation and transformation of electric utility systems, from generation to transmission to distribution. * Live & online *

The new, hyperscale data centers use a lot of electricity. IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social talked with WKAR about exactly how much more electricity Michigan utilities could need to generate for these facilities. #EnergySky 🔌💡 www.wkar.org/michigans-da...

"Talking Data Centers in West Michigan" - Institute of Public Utilities Director @eriknordman.bsky.social was interviewed by 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Grand Rapids about data centers and electric utilities. #EnergySky 🔌💡 youtu.be/nHJbsR7K17k?...

🚨 Attention utility professionals! MSU IPU is pleased to offer its Grid School: a 3-course program on the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of electric grid management. Registration is now open! Grid School 1: Fundamentals of Engineering, Economics, and Modeling (March 10-12, 2026) 1/2

🚨 Attention utility professionals! MSU IPU is pleased to offer its Grid School: a 3-course program on the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of electric grid management. Registration is now open! Grid School 1: Fundamentals of Engineering, Economics, and Modeling (March 10-12, 2026) 1/2

MSU IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social was quoted in this Detroit News article about air pollution and the repeal of greenhouse gas "endangerment finding."

The MSU Institute of Public Utilities is heading to #NARUCWinter2026 this week. Connect with IPU Director @eriknordman.bsky.social to learn more about IPU's continuing education programs for professionals in the utility sector. www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/

The Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education courses for professionals in the utility sector, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, & industry staff. IPU's 2026 courses are open for registration including our spring offerings: www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4

MSU Institute of Public Utilities director @eriknordman.bsky.social and MSU professor @dlbessette.bsky.social were featured in an article about a proposed data center, its energy requirements, and environmental impacts. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...

Electric utilities are facing rising material costs, supply chain bottlenecks, and other constraints at time when demand is rising quickly. www.utilitydive.com/news/utiliti...

The MSU Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education programs for professionals in the utility policy community, including regulators, consumer and environmental advocates, and industry staff. Check out our 2026 programs below and visit our website for details. www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/

I was at the Power Resilience Forum in Houston for the past two days and can confirm that utilities are concerned. It was a little surreal as this bears down on us. Hopefully work and progress since Uri pays off. Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...

Save the dates! The MSU Institute of Public Utilities released its 2026 program dates. We provide continuing education programs for professionals in the utility sector, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, & industry staff. Details, registration, & a new website coming soon! 🔌💡

🧵 The Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University is excited to announce its 2026 program schedule! All programs are live, online, and held 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET each day. Program dates are in the next two posts. Stay tuned for more details about each program. #EnergySky 🔌💡1/3

🧵 The Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University is excited to announce its 2026 program schedule! All programs are live, online, and held 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET each day. Program dates are in the next two posts. Stay tuned for more details about each program. #EnergySky 🔌💡1/3

Sunday reading: an insightful commentary on data centers, electricity, and climate change from our @michiganstateu.bsky.social colleague Dr. Doug Bessette. #EnergySky 🔌💡 bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

Sunday reading: an insightful commentary on data centers, electricity, and climate change from our @michiganstateu.bsky.social colleague Dr. Doug Bessette. #EnergySky 🔌💡 bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

IPU director @eriknordman.bsky.social was quoted in a WLNS story about data centers and electricity use in Michigan and beyond. #EnergySky 🔌💡 www.wlns.com/news/michiga...

The Michigan attorney general, with four advocacy groups, has petitioned the Michigan Public Service Commission for a rehearing of DTE Energy's contracts with the state's first hyperscale data center. #EnergySky 🔌💡 www.mlive.com/news/2026/01...

What the Michigan Stargate site says about today’s AI market #EnergySky🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/what-th...

Consumers Energy launched its 250 MW solar farm at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center (a 1,900 acre wastewater treatment facility). 🔌💡 #EnergySky www.mlive.com/news/muskego...

In the news: After years of safety lapses, feds yank license for Michigan hydro dam 🔌💡 #EnergySky www.mlive.com/environment/...

The recording of yesterday's policy forum on data centers and resource use, co-hosted with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research, is now online. Thanks to our panelists for sharing their expertise: Dr. Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Dr. Dong Zhao (MSU), and Mr. Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy).

The recording of yesterday's policy forum on data centers and resource use, co-hosted with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research, is now online. Thanks to our panelists for sharing their expertise: Dr. Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Dr. Dong Zhao (MSU), and Mr. Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy).

Data centers, electricity, and water were the talk of the town in Lansing yesterday. IPU teamed up with the MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research to host a policy forum on the topic. Meanwhile, activists rallied across the street on the steps of the Capitol. 1/2 #EnergySky 🔌💡

MSU IPU director @eriknordman.bsky.social was interviewed for a local news story about data centers and electricity and water use. #EnergySky 🔌💡 www.9and10news.com/2025/12/12/m...

"The EU’s Earth observation service Copernicus said 2023 to 2025 was set to be the first period when the temperature rise taken as an average would surpass the level at which scientists believe irreversible changes to the planet will begin if sustained." www.ft.com/content/9e0e...

Michigan has more lead service lines than nearly any other state. We built a tracker so you can see exactly where your water system stands—and whether they're on pace to replace them. leadservicelines.planetdetroit.org 🔗

The Institute of Public Utilities is proud to be teaming up with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research on their 12/16 policy forum! The event will be recorded. Topic: Data centers and energy/water use Guests: Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy), and Dong Zhao (MSU).

The Institute of Public Utilities is proud to be teaming up with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research on their 12/16 policy forum! The event will be recorded. Topic: Data centers and energy/water use Guests: Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy), and Dong Zhao (MSU).

The MSU Institute of Public Utilities celebrates Michigan Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week! We appreciate all those working to keep our critical infrastructure safe and our water clean. #MiWaterProsWeek

data center water use goes down when they use renewables. whatdya know

According to this new report, Michigan has one of the highest per-capita water system investment needs in the country. But the rural investment needs ($1200 per capita) are more than twice that of urban needs ($530). www.governing.com/infrastructu...