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Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about AES data center developments across 2 states, including IN, VA.

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News ClipIndyStar·IN

Braun among 23 GOP governors to sign Trump’s data center pledge

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, along with 22 other Republican governors, signed former President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This pledge aims to prevent utility rate increases resulting from data center energy demands by requiring companies to cover full project costs and employ local workers. The initiative reflects a broader push to make states like Indiana "AI-ready" and is supported by several utility and data center companies.

electricity government

7/25/2026

News ClipWIBC 93.1 FM·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Groups Fight BlackRock’s Planned Takeover of AES

Consumer groups, led by the Citizens Action Coalition, have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to block BlackRock's planned acquisition of AES, the parent company of AES Indiana. They argue the deal could violate federal law and lead to higher electricity bills for 500,000 customers. This action comes amidst a surge in proposed AI data centers in Indiana, which are driving up electricity demand and have prompted at least 17 counties to enact project moratoriums.

government legal electricity moratorium opposition

7/25/2026

News Clip1:05ABC 7 News - WJLA·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

Is solar energy enough to power Virginia’s robust, growing data center industry?

The video examines whether solar energy can adequately power Virginia's expanding data center industry, noting that even the East Coast's largest solar farm cannot meet the demands of a single major data center. This situation poses a challenge to state mandates requiring Virginia's largest utility companies to transition to green energy by 2045-2050.

electricity environmental government

Digital Realty

7/8/2026

News ClipWNDU·IN

Here’s why electric bills are up across Indiana

Electric bills surged across Indiana last year, driven by infrastructure investments, fuel costs, and increasing demand from new data centers. State leaders have responded, with the Governor ousting the IURC chairman and new tariffs being implemented for large load customers like data centers.

electricity government

7/7/2026

News ClipWFYI·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

A data center developer is promising to be a good neighbor. Not all Far Eastsiders are sold

DC Blox is proposing a new data center campus on Indianapolis's far east side, making 20 commitments to address community concerns regarding power use, noise, water consumption, and environmental impacts on a brownfield site. Despite these pledges, many residents remain skeptical and local councilors are divided, as the project awaits a final vote from the Metropolitan Development Commission.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

6/24/2026

News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Developer Files To Build Data Center On Indianapolis’ East Side

DC Blox has filed plans to build a three-building data center campus on Indianapolis' east side, a project estimated at over $2 billion. The company is seeking a variance of use approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission, with the first public hearing scheduled for May 14. This proposal comes amidst growing local opposition to data centers due to concerns over energy and water consumption.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

Google

4/9/2026

News ClipIndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Developer files to build data center on east side of Indianapolis

DC Blox, an Atlanta-based developer, has filed plans to build a three-building data center campus on the former Ford Visteon manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This $2 billion investment faces an initial public hearing on May 14, as neighborhood groups have already formed to protest data center developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. The company is seeking a variance of use approval to bypass a full rezoning process.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

Google

4/7/2026

News ClipIndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Martindale Brightwood data center overwhelmingly passes

The Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis overwhelmingly approved rezoning for Metrobloks' proposed $500 million data center in Martindale Brightwood, despite significant community opposition. The project, backed by local councilors and economic development bodies, faced concerns about its impact on the historically Black neighborhood's quality of life and job creation. Metrobloks plans a 168,000 square foot facility using a closed-loop water system and 36 electrical generators, promising $20 million for neighborhood efforts.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

4/1/2026

News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indy Commission Clears Way For First Hyperscale Data Center City

A $4 billion hyperscale data center proposed by Sabey Data Center Properties LLC in Indianapolis received approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission despite significant community opposition. Residents raised concerns about environmental impacts, including energy and water usage, and the project's compatibility with the area. This approval clears a major hurdle for the facility to become the city's first hyperscale data center.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

3/24/2026