Illinois lawmakers debate data center regulations in response to growing energy and water use concerns ^28.7%

STLPR - By Abisola Dahunsi - 5/1/2026, 10:00 AM

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SPRINGFIELD —Illinois lawmakers are considering multiple proposals to regulate the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry as concerns grow over its impact on the electrical grid, utility costs and water reservoirs. At a press conference earlier this year, State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, warned utility companies Commonwealth... more