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Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
5+ mon, 21+ hour ago (1479+ words) Illinois is seeing a surge in data center development, especially in the Chicago area....Consumer advocates say energy demand tied to data centers is already raising electric bills....Today, it’s considered "the" place to build a data center....Environmental experts…...
Illinois House explores data center impact on energy supply, demand
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (896+ words) A House committee got an overview last week of how data centers are driving up energy demand and threatening...The fundamental issue is that data centers have created a sudden and massive spike in demand for electricity...Commonwealth Edison, Illinois…...
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumers vs. competition
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1441+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL — The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers...Data centers house computer systems that store, process and distribute data but require large amounts...part by data centers’ increased power usage....Illinois consumers…...
Illinois lawmakers look to regulate data centers as local governments propose their own rules
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1000+ words) Several local governments in Central Illinois are looking to create their own data center regulations...Data centers are seen as key to fueling an AI revolution....Logan County is one of the counties in talks with data center companies....to…...
Aurora opens real-time information center to help solve crime quickly
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (777+ words) The Aurora Police Department fully opened its new Real Time Information Center this week, which helps...The system centralizes new and existing technology and allows officials to access key data instantly,...Axon FUSUS is a real-time operations and intelligence platform…...
Illinois lawmakers, stakeholders ready for summer of data center negotiations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1250+ words) negotiations ahead of them with pressure from both the governor’s office and their constituents to craft data...regulations during the spring session, despite widespread concerns from Illinois communities about data...Lawmakers say the issue is complex, and like with other…...
Denver Water and Aurora Water use differing approaches with large water users amid drought
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (599+ words) drought conditions, water providers across the metro area haven taken different approaches to managing large...When it comes to large water users, including data centers and golf courses, Denver Water applies the...“We have now in code what is our…...
Aurora adopts strict new regulations on data centers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1693+ words) The city of Aurora has adopted strict new regulations on data centers, which set standards around energy...four hours of public comment and discussion at a meeting on Tuesday, ending a months-long pause on data...Previously, Aurora categorized data centers…...
Aurora moves forward with data center regulations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (332+ words) The Aurora City Council approved moving forward with two new regulations on data centers and directed...At a council meeting in early August, council members directed city management to update data center...In Monday’s study session, councilmembers debated other methods…...
Majority leader: Illinois 'will pass' new data center restrictions this spring
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (351+ words) Majority Leader promises that the General Assembly will soon pass legislation to place restrictions on data...Gabel cited a poll indicating that three out of four Illinoisans support provisions to regulate data...House Bill 5513 and Senate Bill 4016 include provisions to…...