Sabey Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 39 clips about Sabey Data Centers data center developments across 6 states, including IN, MT, OR, TX, VA.

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opposition79%

zoning64%

government59%

environmental49%

electricity44%

legal31%

water31%

announcement28%

moratorium15%

News ClipOPB·Umatilla County, OR

Oregon counties, cities say data center moratorium could cost them millions - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s pause on certain data center permits has divided communities, with Umatilla and other rural governments warning of substantial lost revenue while Hillsboro supports tighter regulation. Umatilla officials declared a financial emergency, while Hillsboro approved permanent rules limiting data center acreage and considering height, noise and water standards.

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10/22/2026

News ClipWallowa County Chieftain·Umatilla County, OR

Umatilla declares emergency over lost revenue from Gov. Kotek’s data center permit pause

The Umatilla City Council declared a state of emergency over Gov. Tina Kotek’s temporary pause on state air and water permits for new or expanding data centers. City officials say the pause could cost Umatilla millions in direct losses and infrastructure contributions, and authorized efforts to seek changes to the directive and potentially pursue legal action.

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Amazon

10/21/2026

News ClipThe River Reporter·Loudoun County, VA

Choosing data centers: Keeping Loudoun rural

Loudoun County, VA, is grappling with balancing rapid data center development in its eastern half with preserving the rural character of its western areas. The county government is implementing new policies and zoning standards through its Data Center Standards and Locations initiative. A county supervisor has proposed a moratorium on new data center applications amidst growing community opposition to unchecked growth.

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9/22/2026

News ClipWFYI·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

City approves $240 million tax break for data center developer's Decatur Township project

The Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis approved over $240 million in tax breaks for Sabey Data Centers' $4.3 billion project in Decatur Township. This approval occurred despite ongoing opposition from local residents, who have filed a lawsuit to block the development, and a recent moratorium on new data centers in Marion County. Concerns include noise, utility rates, and potential health effects from the data center.

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9/16/2026

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.

zoning opposition government legal

8/19/2026

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.

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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.

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8/9/2026

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.

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8/7/2026

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.

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7/29/2026

News Clipcitybiz·Umatilla, Umatilla County, OR

Sabey Data Centers Marks Construction Milestone at Oregon Campus

Sabey Data Centers has achieved a significant construction milestone,

announcement environmental

7/22/2026

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.

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7/20/2026

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.

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7/16/2026

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.

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7/2/2026

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.

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6/18/2026

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.

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6/1/2026

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.

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5/20/2026

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.

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4/29/2026

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.

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4/23/2026

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.

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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