Google Seeks Emergency Generators Expansion Amid Data Center Controversy

Google is expanding its Fort Wayne data center campus by adding more emergency generators. The company has submitted an application to modify its air quality permit, requesting permission to add 228 diesel-powered emergency generators to the site.

This is not the first time Google has sought modifications to its permits for the campus. In fact, it's the third such request from Hatchworks LLC, a developer working on behalf of Google. The data center project, which began operating in December, involves 12 buildings spread across 892 acres near Adams Center and Tillman roads.

According to Google, the company plans to invest $2 billion in the long-range development of the site. This investment will not only include the emergency generators but also other infrastructure necessary for the data center's operation.

The project has been met with controversy among local residents, who have raised concerns about its environmental impact. In response, Fort Wayne City Council is considering legislation to impose a one-year moratorium on new data centers and establish a task force to guide future developments of this size.