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Legislative Battle
Lawmakers debate new regulations to shift infrastructure costs from consumers to tech companies.
Grid Strain Warnings
Utility providers warn that data center applications exceed current grid capacity in Northern Illinois.
CEJA Enactment
Governor Pritzker signs the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, setting 100% clean energy goals.
Incentive Program Launch
Illinois passes significant tax incentives to attract data center developers.
Illinois is grappling with a legislative tug-of-war as the rapid expansion of data centers threatens to increase utility costs for residents. While the state seeks to maintain its status as a premier tech hub, lawmakers are weighing new regulations to ensure large-scale energy users bear the brunt of infrastructure upgrades.