Illinois governor orders pause on new data center development agreements
The Illinois governor has ordered a pause on processing new data center development agreements, effective July 1st. This pause is intended to allow lawmakers, consumer groups, and environmental organizations to collaborate on comprehensive reforms. These proposed reforms aim to establish energy and water efficiency requirements for data centers to keep costs low and protect the environment.
The Governor of Illinois has issued an order to halt the processing of new data center development agreements, starting July 1st. According to WTVO, existing development deals finalized before this date will still be honored.
In conjunction with this pause, the governor is urging state lawmakers, consumer advocacy groups, and environmental organizations to work together during the upcoming legislative veto session. The goal of this collaborative effort is to advance comprehensive reforms that include new energy and water efficiency requirements for data centers. These measures are being proposed to mitigate costs and safeguard environmental resources.