Indy data center operated 15 years without air permit, documents show

News Clip1:19IndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·6/18/2026

Records indicate that Lifeline Data Center in Indianapolis operated for 15 years without obtaining a required air permit. The data center, which opened in 2009, did not secure the necessary permit until late 2025, raising questions about regulatory compliance.

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Lifeline Data Center opened in 2009, but records show the company didn't get an air permit until late 2025. ]