Warrick County to Discuss Data Center Regulations

The conversation surrounding large-scale data centers in Indiana is not slowing down anytime soon, and now Warrick County residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in publicly.

According to reporting from the Princeton Daily Clarion, the Warrick County Area Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on June 8 regarding a proposed ordinance aimed at defining and regulating data centers within the county's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

Data Centers Have Become a Growing Source of Debate Across Indiana

Over the last several months, data center proposals have sparked growing concerns and public pushback in communities across Indiana.

Residents opposing large-scale projects have raised concerns over:

Massive water usage
Power consumption
Noise
Environmental impacts
Land use changes
Strain on local infrastructure
The long-term effects of AI-driven server expansion

Unlike traditional factories or manufacturing facilities, data centers often create far fewer long-term jobs relative to the amount of land, utilities, and resources they consume, which has become another major point of debate.

June 8 Meeting Will Focus on Ordinance Review

According to Warrick County Plan Commission Executive Director Molly Barnhill, the June 8 meeting will focus specifically on reviewing the proposed ordinance and accepting public comment.

The proposed ordinance would establish definitions and regulations for small, medium, and large data centers.

The public hearing is open to residents, with courthouse doors scheduled to open at 5:30 pm. The meeting is scheduled for 6 pm at the Warrick County Courthouse in downtown Boonville.

Data Center Discussions Began Last Year

The issue first gained public attention in Warrick County in late 2025 after the Utah-based consulting company Sourcecolo was scheduled to present to the Area Plan Commission regarding data center-related development discussions. That presentation was postponed multiple times.

Sourcecolo specializes in:

Data centers
Artificial intelligence infrastructure
Cloud Systems
Cybersecurity
Managed services

However, county officials say no company presentations are currently planned for the June 8 hearing.

Residents are Encouraging Public Participation

As discussions continue online and throughout the community, some residents opposed to potential data center development are encouraging others to attend the June 8 meeting and voice their concerns directly during public comment.

The debate reflects a larger conversation unfolding nationwide as communities try to balance economic development opportunities with concerns about infrastructure demands, environmental impacts, and quality of life.

[Source: Princton Daily Clarion]