Historic Growth That Works for Indiana
Investment in new infrastructure is pouring into Indiana at a rate the state has never seen. The Infrastructure Alliance of Indiana works to ensure that momentum means lasting benefits including new jobs, as well as increased tax revenue for schools and communities, all while keeping costs down for Indiana’s residents.
What Data Centers Can Bring to Indiana
What We've Found
A poll commissioned by the Infrastructure Alliance of Indiana shows an opportunity for data centers in the state – when guardrails are paired with tangible benefits.
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An overwhelming majority of Indiana voters (84%) support requiring data centers to pay the full cost of any new power plants, grid upgrades, and infrastructure they need, so those costs are not passed on to residents.
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Support is bipartisan, with nearly identical backing from Republicans (85%), Independents (84%), and Democrats (84%), overall, all guardrails received over 60% support.
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A majority of Indiana voters (52%) say they would support a data center in their state that pays its energy costs, conserves water, and limits noise while delivering good-paying jobs, tax revenue for schools, and lower electric bills.
What We've Found
Recent polling commissioned by the Infrastructure Alliance of Ohio shows an opportunity for data centers in the state – when they are built the right way.
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An overwhelming majority of Ohio voters (81%) support new state requirements that would make data centers pay the full cost of their own electric infrastructure, use water-saving technology, report electricity and water use to regulators, follow noise-limiting standards, and end special sales and local tax exemptions on equipment.
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Support is bipartisan, with strong backing from Republicans (81%), independents (72%), and Democrats (84%).
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A majority of likely Ohio voters (60%) say they would support a data center near their community if transparent accountability requirements are in place and companies commit to meaningful benefits for local families.
What We Advocate for in Indiana
Large Users Should Pay Their Own Way
Clear Environmental Standards for New Investments
Enforceable Commitments, Not Empty Promises
Growth That Reaches Every County
The biggest energy consumers should cover the full costs of their operations, so the price of growth never impacts Hoosier households.
Projects must meet Indiana's environmental standards to ensure that sustainability is a priority, and that farmland is fully preserved. This needs to be strictly enforceable by the local communities where these developments take place.
Before breaking ground, companies should be held to binding, public commitments on costs, water, and community benefits, with real accountability if they fall short. Hoosiers deserve guarantees.
New investment should directly support local economic activity, providing high-quality local jobs, increasing opportunities for local businesses, and ultimately strengthening Indiana’s critical public services.