LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Michigan News Source) — Microsoft has revealed itself to be the company behind the controversial data center proposal in Lowell Township, according to a letter from the company to the township.

“We are introducing ourselves now because we have observed that the community would like more information about the proposal, and we believe it is important to be transparent about our intentions moving forward,” said the letter, which was posted to Lowell Township’s website Wednesday.

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The previously unnamed company hopes to build the data center on a 237-acre lot outside of Grand Rapids. In the letter, the Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure team said they wrote to the township to share more about their mission.

“This letter is meant to begin an open conversation, share who we are, and outline what we would like to accomplish together in the future,” wrote the letter. “We know that this project has raised questions and concerns from the local community, and we are committed to engaging openly and respectfully.”

Lowell Township said in a statement posted to its website that it appreciates Microsoft for identifying itself.

“Our community welcomes more information and the opportunity to engage with Microsoft in the coming months so residents and businesses learn more about its intent to build a data center in the Township,” the statement said.

In December, Lowell Township began a public hearing to discuss the data center proposal, but the meeting had to be postponed because 121 people showed up, overcrowding the room and exceeding safety protocols.

Later that month, protestors gathered in downtown Lowell to speak out against the data center construction, according to reporting by Wood TV.