Indianapolis can’t stop data centers. Congress must. | Opinion
News Clip1:24IndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·3/24/2026
This opinion piece argues that Indianapolis is currently unable to effectively control the growth of data centers and their significant impact, particularly on local electricity resources. The author calls for federal intervention, urging Congress to enact measures or a moratorium to regulate data center development. The article suggests that without federal action, communities face a detrimental competition to attract tech development.
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Gov: Indianapolis, US Congress
Stewart: Data center development then becomes a race to the bottom to see who can offer up more of their community on the altar of technological progress and prestige.
Read more: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/03/23/data-centers-federal-moratorium-congress-indianapolis-electricity/89232629007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube