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INDIANA SENATE BILL: 431 – DATA CENTERS
Why has the Senate intentionally empowered the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to provide oversight to override State Law to allow for foreign owned data centers? The answer MUST be BANNING any foreign entity accessibility to the “grid” of the United States. PERIOD. The law is repugnant to our Constitution and unenforceable.
@GovBraun signed this into law on April 10, 2025 under Public Law 49.
Please pay attention to the legislators involved in the sponsorship. To whom do they show allegiance to uphold their oath of office to support and defend the Constitution.
Indiana has enacted a new law aimed at limiting the influence and infrastructure reach of foreign adversaries by restricting their access to the state’s energy grid.
Senate Enrolled Act No. 431, effective July 1, 2025, prohibits companies tied to foreign adversaries from constructing data centers in the state unless they meet strict energy independence requirements.
Foreign Ownership Meets Power Supply Scrutiny
The legislation defines a “foreign company” as one that is either headquartered in or at least 50% owned by a government identified as a foreign adversary under federal regulations (15 CFR 791.2). This includes nations such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
These companies are now barred from building or operating data centers in Indiana unless the facility will rely solely on self-generated electricity. The law specifically prevents any such facility from drawing power from regional grid operators—namely the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and PJM Interconnection—unless certified by state agencies.
Regulatory Oversight Strengthened
Before any construction can begin, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation must jointly conduct a review of the proposed data center’s anticipated electricity use. They must then certify to the governor and the General Assembly that the project’s electricity will be entirely self-supplied and will not burden the load capacity of MISO or PJM.
This measure comes amid broader national concerns regarding the role of foreign entities in U.S. infrastructure development, particularly in sectors involving sensitive digital operations and critical energy supply chains.
Energy and National Security Intersect
Data centers are among the fastest-growing energy consumers globally, and their placement and power sourcing have become central to discussions about both energy resilience and security. A single hyperscale data center can demand as much energy as tens of thousands of homes, making grid access a crucial factor in site selection and permitting.
Indiana’s move may have far-reaching implications. Not only does it signal an aggressive stance on national security, but it also could deter foreign investment in digital infrastructure unless developers pivot to on-site renewables, microgrids, or other forms of independent power generation.
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/431/details
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