Lake County adopted data center rules (Ordinance 2590). They include noise limits, setbacks, proof the power company has enough capacity, an energy efficiency plan, a water plan and a plan for taking the site down later.

Aug 2025Source

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Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Indiana.

No project in New Chicago Town, but 8 nearby

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Amazon (AWS) Hobart data center campus

Amazon (AWS) Portage data center

Merrillville Technology Park (Province Group)

Karis Critical data center campus, Merrillville

Wylie Capital Broadway data center, Merrillville

Provident data center proposal, Chesterton

Local votes and rules

📜 Data center rules · Lake County

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