INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun says Indiana is open to new investment, including data centers, but he’s making it clear that these projects need to deliver real economic value without putting extra pressure on local communities or utility customers.

In a conversation with WIBC’s Tony Katz, Braun responded to growing concerns about the cost and environmental impact of large-scale data centers, including a proposed Google facility on the east side of Indianapolis.

“There’s a ton of capital investment and a construction multiplier effect,” Braun said. “But those jobs dissipate once it’s done. After that, it uses a ton of electricity and a decent amount of water to boot.”

He pointed out that in rural counties, where assessed value is often limited, data centers can help expand the tax b

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