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Data Center Signal is tracking 35 clips about Sabey Data Centers data center developments across 5 states, including IN, MT, TX, OR, WA.

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Indy to offer southside data center $242M in tax breaks
News Clipmirrorindy.org·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indy to offer southside data center $242M in tax breaks

Indianapolis is considering offering Sabey Data Centers nearly $242 million in tax abatements for a proposed two-building data center campus in Decatur Township. City officials previously approved rezoning for the 130-acre project, which also includes Sabey's commitment to fund an aquatic center and road improvements. However, local residents have filed a judicial review to halt the project, citing concerns about health, safety, and property values.

zoningoppositiongovernmentlegal
8/19/2026
Butte nonprofit sues county after data center ballot initiative reversal
News ClipMontana Free Press·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Butte nonprofit sues county after data center ballot initiative reversal

A nonprofit in Butte-Silver Bow County, Montana, sued the county after election officials allegedly reversed a signature-gathering deadline for a ballot initiative on data center development. The initiative aims to give voters approval rights over data center projects. A district court judge has issued a temporary order requiring the initiative to be placed on the November ballot.

oppositionlegalgovernment
8/14/2026
News ClipIndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

What to know about Indy's data center debate

The Indianapolis City-County Council is set to vote on a proposal to enact a moratorium on new data center developments in Marion County until the end of 2027. Residents and advocacy groups are rallying in support of the pause, citing concerns about environmental impacts, utility costs, and a lack of transparency. The proposal follows recent approvals for projects by DC BLOX, Sabey Data Centers, and Metrobloks, which have faced community opposition.

moratoriumzoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernmentlegal
8/9/2026
Governor taps Indy councilor for state utility commission
News ClipMirror Indy·Decatur, Marion County, IN

Governor taps Indy councilor for state utility commission

Josh Bain resigned from his Indianapolis city-county council seat to join the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, an appointment announced by Gov. Mike Braun. Bain's appointment has drawn criticism from local activists like Protect Decatur Township, who cite his neutral stance on a large Sabey Data Centers project in his former district that was ultimately approved despite significant local opposition and high energy consumption.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricity
8/7/2026
Sabey Data Centers Executive, Johnny Miles, Discusses AI Data Center Construction at Texas Industry Conference
News Clipcitybiz·Dallas, Dallas County, TX

Sabey Data Centers Executive, Johnny Miles, Discusses AI Data Center Construction at Texas Industry Conference

Sabey Data Centers executive Johnny Miles discussed strategies for accelerating AI data center construction at the Advancing Data Center Construction Texas conference in Dallas. The session focused on design-build and prefabrication methods to improve efficiency and reduce delays. Industry challenges such as power availability were also addressed.

announcementelectricity
7/29/2026
Fact check: Do AI data centers need more energy than the country produces now?
News ClipHouston Chronicle·Round Rock, Williamson County, TX

Fact check: Do AI data centers need more energy than the country produces now?$

President Donald Trump claimed that the AI industry would require more energy than the entire United States currently produces. A fact-check by PolitiFact rated this claim as "Mostly False," citing studies that project data centers will account for 9% to 25% of total U.S. electricity demand by 2050, not 100-200%. Experts concur that Trump's estimates are significantly higher than credible projections.

electricityenvironmental
7/20/2026
714,000-square-foot data center construction under way in Umatilla
News ClipEast Oregonian·Umatilla County, OR

714,000-square-foot data center construction under way in Umatilla

Sabey Data Centers is constructing a large 714,540-square-foot data center campus in Umatilla, Oregon, designed to support over 150 megawatts of capacity. Local officials and company executives celebrated the project's economic benefits and highlighted its use of a closed-loop cooling system to address water usage concerns. The first data hall is expected to go online in April 2028.

announcementelectricitywatergovernment
7/16/2026
Debate over data centers in Montana could be decided at ballot box
News ClipNBC Montana·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Debate over data centers in Montana could be decided at ballot box

Local activists in Butte-Silver Bow and Yellowstone County, Montana, are pushing for ballot initiatives that would require two-thirds voter approval for new data center projects. This comes after Sabey Data Centers withdrew a proposed project, with local officials and some groups opposing the initiatives, citing economic benefits. Missoula County is also considering a temporary moratorium on data center construction.

oppositionwatergovernmentlegalmoratorium
7/2/2026
Sabey Data Centers files motion to dismiss residents’ legal challenge
News ClipMirror Indy·Decatur, Marion County, IN

Sabey Data Centers files motion to dismiss residents’ legal challenge

Sabey Data Centers has filed a motion to dismiss a legal challenge from Decatur Township residents in Marion County, Indianapolis. The residents' lawsuit aims to reverse approved zoning changes for a proposed data center, citing concerns about health, quality of life, and property values. A status conference for the legal dispute is scheduled for June 29.

legalzoningopposition
6/18/2026
Sabey Data Centers officially backs out of Butte agreement
News Clip0:38NBC Montana·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Sabey Data Centers officially backs out of Butte agreement

Sabey Data Centers has officially withdrawn from an agreement to construct two large data centers on 606 acres at a Butte-Silver Bow industrial park. The company terminated the buy-sell agreement after discovering REC Silicon held a right of first refusal to the land, which REC Silicon now intends to exercise.

announcement
6/1/2026
Impact of Data Centers on Washington Communities Examined
News ClipFederal Way Mirror·Federal Way, King County, WA

Impact of Data Centers on Washington Communities Examined

The article explores the mixed impact of data centers on local communities, highlighting both economic benefits and significant costs like increased energy demands and water consumption. It uses Quincy, Washington, as a detailed example, noting the strain on local resources and changes in state tax incentives. The piece questions whether the benefits ultimately outweigh the burdens imposed on communities.

electricitywaterenvironmentalgovernmentopposition
5/20/2026
Butte officials still hoping to court data center
News Clip1:09NBC Montana·Butte, Silver Bow County, MT

Butte officials still hoping to court data center

Butte-Silver Bow officials are continuing efforts to court Sabey Data Centers for a proposed data center at the industrial park, despite a recent setback. REC Silicon exercised a right of first refusal on 600 acres of land Sabey had planned to acquire. City and county officials are now working with Sabey to identify alternative land options within the park.

zoninggovernment
4/29/2026
Indianapolis proposes data center zoning rules, but critics say protections fall short
News ClipWFYI·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indianapolis proposes data center zoning rules, but critics say protections fall short

Indianapolis has proposed its first data center zoning rules, which include noise caps, buffer requirements, and utility checks. While the rules aim to regulate data center development in Marion County, critics argue they do not provide sufficient protection for neighborhoods. The City-County Council will vote on final approval after a public comment period.

zoningoppositionelectricitywatergovernment
4/23/2026
Lawsuit aims to halt $4 billion data center project in Indianapolis
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.

legaloppositionzoning
4/22/2026
Anti-data center advocates take their battle to Marion County court
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.

legalzoningopposition
4/21/2026
Will data centers impact property values? Depends on who you ask
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.

zoningoppositionlegalenvironmental
4/13/2026
Butte leaders tour a Washington data center as Sabey considers building a new facility in Montana
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.

governmentannouncementopposition
4/8/2026
The Data Center Boom Reshaping Williamson County, Texas
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.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywater
SwitchAmazon
4/8/2026
Data center visit reinforces support among some Butte commissioners, yet questions linger
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.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitywater
4/7/2026