CaseLock Community Investigation

Morgan County, Indiana
Google Data Center Investigation

Morgan County, Indiana · July 26, 2026

Google's "Project Louie" — a 550-acre data center demanding 1,200 MW and 4M GPD of water — is advancing near Monrovia. One of CaseLock's first community supporters is fighting it.

1,200 MW4M GPD WaterActive Lawsuit
Read the 13-Page Morgan County Investigation (PDF)

The Project

Project Louie — 550 Acres / 1,200 MW / 4M GPD
Project
Google Data Center — codename "Project Louie"
Location
550 acres on State Road 42 near Monrovia, Morgan County, IN
Power Demand
1,200 MW (nearly twice AES Indiana's total capacity)
Water Demand
4 million gallons per day at max capacity
Electric Utility
AES Indiana (IURC docket pending, hearing Aug 5, 2026)
Water Source
Town of Monrovia — groundwater / aquifer

Voting Record

Don Adams

Commissioner
Voted YES

"You'll just have to trust us. Even if you don't trust me, you'll have to."

Bryan Collier

Commissioner
Voted YES

Voted in favor.

Kenny Hale

Commissioner
Voted NO

"Prove they could be good neighbors" — represents the affected area.

TIF District approved July 23, 2026 — diverting school funding for 25 years.

Legal Status

Lawsuit, Tort Claim & Referendum Push
Lawsuit Filed
March 20, 2026 — residents claim the rezoning was "arbitrary" and disregarded the county comprehensive plan
Tort Claim
Served on commissioners July 23, 2026
Referendum Push
Two groups organizing for a November voter referendum on data-center restrictions

Electric — AES Indiana / IURC

Ratepayers Asked to Fund Google's Infrastructure
Filing
AES Indiana filed IURC petition under HEA 1007 (April 22, 2026)
Cost to Ratepayers
$73.8M for infrastructure to serve Google
Separate Rate Case
AES also seeking a $192.9M rate increase
Hearing
August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 222, PNC Center, Indianapolis
Intervenor
Citizens Action Coalition
AES wants ratepayers to cover $73.8M for Google's infrastructure — on top of a separate $192.9M rate increase. Show up to the August 5 IURC hearing.

Water — Aquifer at Risk

4M GPD From the Morgan County Aquifer
Aquifer Network
Morgan County Aquifer Monitoring Network — 26 wells with sensors
Dispute
County vs. Town of Monrovia over water service
Peak Demand
4M GPD at max capacity

Community Opposition

CORD

Community Opposition to Rural Datacenter — Facebook group.

Protect Morgan County

protectmorgancounty.org — 3.3K followers.

Citizens Action Coalition

Indiana's oldest consumer advocacy org (founded 1974).

Change.org Petition

2,084+ signatures.

GoFundMe Legal Fund

Community legal fund for the fight.

Key voices: Janice Bacon · Carrie Syczylo · Sean Walker · Doug Peine

Surveillance

Mooresville — Flock Camera SOPs

Mooresville began discussing Flock Safety camera standard operating procedures on July 23, 2026 — part of the broader surveillance rollout tracked on the CaseLock map.

What You Can Do

Attend the IURC hearing — August 5, 2026, 10:30 AM, Room 222, PNC Center, Indianapolis.

File comments with the OUCC: 1-800-457-8283.

Sign the petition: change.org/p/stop-the-data-center-monrovia.

Donate: gofundme.com/f/support-legal-action-to-oppose-morgan-county-data-center.

Contact the Commissioners
Don Adams · 317-670-0929Bryan Collier · 765-342-8120Kenny Hale · 765-318-3390

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Download the Morgan County Investigation (PDF)

Compiled by CaseLock from Morgan County public records, IURC filings, and community reporting.
This is an informational community investigation, not legal advice. Residents with direct concerns should consult an attorney.