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In Henry County, Indiana, concerns have been raised regarding electricity costs linked to a proposed data center. As of 2023, data centers account for over 4% of U.S. power usage, prompting worries among residents that they may bear the costs of necessary grid improvements.

In 2025, Indiana passed a law mandating data centers to reimburse 80% of these costs. Developers assert the center will generate its own power, using natural gas from a nearby pipeline, but locals fear this could still lead to higher electric bills. Transparency issues are also highlighted, as contracts between data centers and utility providers often lack public disclosure of energy usage.