Wait, I use AI every day? I didn’t know!! — The Hoosier Data Center Industry Blog Series from volunteer Jennifer Ehara (Part V)
News ClipSierra Club·New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, IN·12/17/2025
The story discusses the growth of the data center industry in Indiana, specifically mentioning Amazon's Rainier Project in New Carlisle and Google's data center in Fort Wayne. It suggests that while Indiana has been welcoming to data center development, there is growing opposition from activist groups, environmental organizations, local governments, and neighborhood groups seeking to stop or slow down this expansion.
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The article discusses the growing data center industry in Indiana, with large tech companies like Amazon and Google planning to build hyperscale data centers in the state. While the industry has strong political and economic support, the author notes that resistance is growing. Activist groups, environmental organizations, and local communities are pushing back against the data center boom, leading to the rejection of several proposed projects. The article encourages readers to educate themselves and get involved with the various groups leading the resistance efforts across Indiana.