Indiana data center landscape shifts amid moratoriums and major investments

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Indiana is experiencing a complex period of data center expansion and regulation. In Indianapolis, the Metropolitan Development Commission voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new data center construction through 2027. This pause aims to allow officials to establish stricter community standards regarding noise, water usage, and utility impacts.

Despite the moratorium in Indianapolis, development continues in other parts of the state. In Jeffersonville, a 700,000-square-foot Meta data center, part of an $800 million investment announced in early 2024, is nearing completion at the River Ridge Commerce Center. Officials expect the facility to be fully operational by the end of next year.

Additionally, Sabey Data Centers has outlined plans for a massive 130-acre campus in Decatur Township. The proposed project involves a projected $4.25 billion in taxable capital investment and is expected to create 75 full-time positions with average annual wages of at least $104,000. Construction is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

Entities

Indianapolis · Jeffersonville · Meta Platforms, Inc. · River Ridge Commerce Center · Sabey Data Centers

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new data centers through 2027. www.thecooldown.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Sabey project involves a projected $4.25 billion in taxable capital investment. www.globenewswire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sabey Data Centers proposed a 130-acre data center campus in Decatur Township. www.globenewswire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Meta data center in Jeffersonville is nearing completion and is expected to be fully operational by the end of next year. www.lpm.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Meta announced an $800 million investment in the Jeffersonville area in early 2024. www.lpm.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Construction for the Sabey campus is expected to begin in Q2 2027. www.globenewswire.com

Sources

Sabey Data Centers Outlines Community Commitments [www.globenewswire.com]

16 days ago

What Gov. Shapiro’s new data center order does — and doesn’t — force developers to do [www.monvalleyindependent.com]

15 days ago

Jeffersonville data center zoning explained: How Meta got approved [www.lpm.org]

16 days ago

Indianapolis extends freeze on new data centers through 2027 as officials weigh tougher standards [www.thecooldown.com]

15 days ago