Sabey Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 21 clips about Sabey Data Centers data center developments across 3 states, including IN, MT, TX.

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opposition90%

zoning76%

environmental52%

government48%

electricity38%

announcement33%

legal29%

water24%

News ClipWISH-TV·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Lawsuit aims to halt $4 billion data center project in Indianapolis

A neighborhood organization and property owners in Indianapolis have filed a lawsuit to reverse a government decision that approved a $4 billion data center project by Sabey Data Centers. The suit alleges violations of due process and conflicts with the area's planned use, despite the Metropolitan Development Commission's prior approval. Concerns about health and safety were also reiterated.

legal opposition zoning

4/22/2026

News ClipMirror Indy·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Anti-data center advocates take their battle to Marion County court

Decatur Township residents in Indianapolis have filed a petition for judicial review to challenge a zoning decision that would allow Sabey Data Centers to build the city's first hyperscale data center. This legal action is a "last ditch effort" to stop the project after the Metropolitan Development Commission approved the necessary zoning adjustments.

legal zoning opposition

4/21/2026

News ClipMirror Indy·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Will data centers impact property values? Depends on who you ask

Residents of Decatur Township in Indianapolis are preparing to file a judicial review to challenge the Metropolitan Development Commission's approval of zoning variances for a 1.1 million-square-foot data center by Sabey Data Centers. They fear negative impacts on property values, water contamination, and noise pollution, despite studies presented by the developer claiming otherwise.

zoning opposition legal environmental

4/13/2026

News Clip2:17KXLF News Channel·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Butte leaders tour a Washington data center as Sabey considers building a new facility in Montana

Butte leaders toured a Sabey Data Center in Quincy, Washington, to evaluate the potential impacts of a proposed 600-acre facility south of Butte, Montana. While some voiced concerns about traffic, the tour provided positive insights into community development benefits like jobs and tax revenue. Sabey has until August to decide on building the facility.

government announcement opposition

4/8/2026

News ClipHello Georgetown·Williamson County, TX

The Data Center Boom Reshaping Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County, Texas, is experiencing a significant data center boom, attracting developers due to its power infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and land availability. Several major projects by companies like Skybox/Prologis, Colovore, Blueprint, Sabey, and Switch have received approvals from local city councils, despite some community concerns regarding water usage, power grid strain, and job creation. A lawsuit filed by Taylor residents against Blueprint was dismissed, showcasing the complex interplay between development and local governance.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water

Switch Amazon

4/8/2026

News ClipBozeman Daily Chronicle·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Data center visit reinforces support among some Butte commissioners, yet questions linger

Butte-Silver Bow commissioners visited a Sabey Data Center in Quincy, Washington, to inform their decision on a proposed $1 billion data center in Butte, Montana. While many found the visit reassuring regarding noise and water use, questions remain about development plans, tax revenues, utility rates, and public engagement. A final vote on the development agreement with Sabey Data Centers is pending.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

4/7/2026

News ClipWRTV·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Metrobloks' $500 million data center approved despite neighborhood concerns

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved Metrobloks' $500 million data center project in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. The decision was made despite ongoing resident concerns about environmental impact, energy and water use, and proximity to homes. City officials and the company have committed to continued community engagement as the project moves forward.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government announcement

4/3/2026

News Clipwowo.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indy Data Center Approved

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved a $500 million data center project by Metrobloks in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood despite resident opposition. Opponents, including One Voice Martindale Brightwood and Protect Martindale Brightwood, vow to continue fighting the approval, potentially through legal action. Metrobloks described the facility as low-impact with minimal water usage to address environmental concerns.

zoning opposition environmental water

4/2/2026

News ClipWIBC 93.1 FM·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Metrobloks’ $500 Million Data Center Approved for Indy Neighborhood

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission has approved a $500 million data center project by Metrobloks in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Residents and local groups like One Voice Martindale Brightwood and Protect Martindale Brightwood continue to oppose the project and are considering legal action. Metrobloks plans to address environmental concerns with a low-impact design and closed-loop cooling.

zoning opposition environmental legal

4/2/2026

News ClipWISH-TV·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Metrobloks’ $500 million data center in Indianapolis gets green light

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission has approved a $500 million data center project by Metrobloks in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, despite significant community opposition. Residents have raised concerns about potential environmental impacts, and an organization is exploring legal options to challenge the approval. The facility will use a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water usage.

zoning opposition environmental

4/1/2026

News ClipThe Missoulian·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

NorthWestern Energy proposes rules for big electricity users to 'protect existing customers'$

NorthWestern Energy has proposed new rules and requirements for large electricity users, including data centers, in Montana. The proposal aims to protect existing customers from the impacts of massive power consumption by new developments. An environmental nonprofit, however, deems these proposed rules "woefully inadequate."

electricity government

4/1/2026

News ClipBozeman Daily Chronicle·Butte, Butte-Silver Bow County, MT

Ayana Gray: Data doesn’t add up for data center job predictions in Butte

An opinion piece questions the job creation promises made by Sabey Data Centers for its proposed facility in Butte, Montana. The author, Ayana Gray, argues that the projected 200 permanent and 600 temporary construction jobs are significantly inflated compared to independent analyses of data center employment. She notes that the Butte Ad Hoc Committee on Data Center Impacts relied solely on the CEO's claims for its report.

government opposition

3/31/2026

News ClipHot 100.9·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

$4 Billion Data Center Project Approved for Indy's Decatur Township

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission has approved a $4 billion, 900,000-square-foot data center project by Sabey Data Centers in Decatur Township. Despite resident concerns about environmental impact and energy rates, the project was approved with a land use variance. Sabey plans to implement buffer zones and aims for the first building to be completed by 2028.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water announcement

3/20/2026

News ClipIndiana Economic Digest·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Sabey Data Centers plan data center spanning about 18 football fields for prevails despite outcry from Indianapolis southsiders

Sabey Data Centers received approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission to build a massive data center in Indianapolis despite significant community opposition. Residents cited environmental, health, and property value concerns, while supporters emphasized job creation. The project's approval bypassed the City-County Council due to existing industrial zoning with requested adjustments.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity

3/19/2026

News ClipMirror Indy·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

City councilor backs Big Tech as his neighbors lose data center fight

Despite significant resident opposition, the Metropolitan Development Commission has approved Sabey Data Centers' proposal to build a hyperscale data center in Indianapolis's Decatur Township. The project, spanning over one million square feet and requiring 250 megawatts of power, has sparked concerns about pollution, health impacts, and property values. Local officials are now set to discuss a property tax abatement for Sabey.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity

Google

3/18/2026

News ClipWISH-TV·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Sabey Data Centers’ $4 billion project in Indianapolis gets OK to build

The Metropolitan Development Commission approved Sabey Data Centers' $4 billion project in Indianapolis, despite strong community opposition. Residents raised concerns about environmental impacts, health risks, and property values, and plan to pursue legal action against the decision. The approval included several requested zoning exceptions for the project.

zoning opposition environmental legal

3/18/2026

News ClipMirror Indy·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Could AES’ buyer increase electric bills to support data centers?

Residents in Indianapolis are concerned about potential electricity rate increases due to a pending sale of AES Corporation to an investor group, BlackRock, which has ties to data center developer Sabey Data Centers. Sabey is seeking approval for a large data center in Decatur Township, and residents fear BlackRock will leverage its ownership of AES Indiana to subsidize Sabey's infrastructure costs.

electricity opposition zoning

3/17/2026

News ClipMissoula Current·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Viewpoint: Data center job predictions don’t add up

An opinion piece questions the job creation claims made by Sabey Data Centers for its proposed facility in Butte, Montana. The author argues that the company's projections are inflated and not supported by independent analyses of data center employment.

announcement government

3/17/2026

News Clip2:37WISH-TV·Decatur Township, Marion County, IN

Commission nears decision on Decatur Township data center proposal

The Metropolitan Development Commission is set to vote on whether to approve a $4 billion data center proposal from Sabey Data Centers in Decatur Township, Marion County, Indiana. The project has faced pushback from local residents concerned about pollution, light, and property values, but a city councilor believes the project will be approved due to the significant tax revenue it would generate.

zoning opposition announcement

3/17/2026

News ClipDaily Montanan·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

The data doesn’t add up: Butte data center job predictions seem significantly inflated

The article discusses concerns over inflated job creation claims made by Sabey Data Centers regarding its proposed data center in Butte, Montana. It analyzes employment projections and highlights the lack of evidence to support Sabey's promises of hundreds of permanent and temporary jobs. The article also raises doubts about whether local residents will benefit from the construction jobs.

opposition announcement

3/16/2026