22 Investigates: Dollars and cents, what is the impact of data centers?

WSBT 22 Investigates has been examining the ongoing data center boom in the area, specifically in New Carlisle, Indiana, and the financial implications of these developments. The investigation focuses on a deal involving an Amazon data center, noting that Amazon and a neighboring GM battery plant are solely responsible for funding the associated infrastructure build-out. In return for this investment, St. Joseph County and the State of Indiana have approved substantial tax and other incentives. These breaks are designed to significantly reduce Amazon's tax burden, potentially saving the company millions, if not billions, of dollars over an extended period. The incentives include a 10-year property tax exemption and a more considerable, long-term reduction on taxes for equipment.