Indianapolis officials approved new data center rules despite opposition.

Name: Indianapolis officials approved new data center rules despite opposition.
Uploaded: 2026-07-01T20:30:11.000Z
Duration: 28 s
Description: Indianapolis officials and an Indy commission approved new rules for data center developments. This decision was made despite heavy community opposition and a councilor advocating for a moratorium on such developments. The new regulations have passed into effect.

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Indianapolis officials and an Indy commission approved new rules for data center developments. This decision was made despite heavy community opposition and a councilor advocating for a moratorium on such developments. The new regulations have passed into effect.

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Gov: Indianapolis officials, Indy commission

The community literally stood up against data centers on Wednesday as an Indy commission considered approving new rules about the developments.

Despite a councilor calling for a moratorium and heavy opposition, the new rules were passed.

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