Nothing reported in Franklin Township yet
Who decides here: the Owen County Board of Commissioners usually decides on zoning in Franklin Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Owen County
County commissioners voted unanimously for a one-year pause on new data centers. It also blocks rezoning land for a future data center. Officials said no company has asked to build one.
Sept 22, 2026Source
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What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Franklin Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
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⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Franklin Township: Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (company) or Utilities Dist-western In Remc (co-op (owned by its members)) or South Central Indiana Remc (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Indiana.