Pritzker: Data centers are here to stay
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker emphasized the growing importance of data centers in an AI-driven society and the critical need for increased electricity generation. He highlighted the success of the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in expanding solar power availability to meet these demands.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently discussed the future of data centers during a visit to the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois. The Governor stated that data centers are integral to an increasingly AI-driven society and acknowledged their permanent presence.
Pritzker underscored the necessity of boosting electricity generation to support this technological growth, citing the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act as a successful measure that has significantly increased solar power availability during his tenure.