A bill in Illinois would regulate data centers to keep their energy use under control. The POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) would regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about pollution, water and energy prices. The most popular proposal would require data centers to pay to generate their own energy. Data centers would be […]
Illinois bill would regulate data centers’ energy use
By Brian Weckerly
Mar 19, 2026 | 2:44 PM

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