Stephenson County Considers Regulations for Data Center Projects
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Stephenson County officials are considering new regulations for future projects as data center development expands across Illinois. Community discussions highlighted concerns regarding the high water consumption of these facilities, which can use up to five million gallons a day, as well as electricity costs and pollution.
Why it matters
Local concerns are fueling advocacy for the POWER Act in Illinois, which aims to introduce water-use protections and ensure data centers use clean energy, preventing energy costs from falling on residents.
Who's involved
- Stephenson CountyOfficials are considering new regulations for future projects in response to data center expansion.
- IllinoisThe state where data center development is occurring and where the proposed POWER Act is being debated.
- general assemblyState lawmakers who could revisit data center regulations during the fall veto session.
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The entities involved
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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Stephenson County
county in Illinois, United States
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- The Illinois Policy Institute questions the nature of tax promotion within a county in Illinois.
- Morgan County board debates plans for new data center construction.