Tazewell County government panel to discuss data centers, renewable energy
Tazewell County's Land Use Committee is holding a public discussion to draft a new data center ordinance. Logan County's Zoning Department Officer will present on their county's ordinance to guide Tazewell County's regulatory development. Amendments related to renewable energy, including battery storage and solar/wind farms, are expected.
The Tazewell County Board's Land Use Committee is preparing to draft a new data center ordinance, with a public discussion scheduled for July 14 at the Tazewell County Justice Center community room in Pekin. Committee Chair Russ Crawford has invited Allan M. Green, Logan County's Zoning Department Officer, to present on Logan County's data center ordinance. This presentation aims to provide guidance for Tazewell County board members as they develop their own regulations.
Crawford indicated that amendments will be proposed for Tazewell's ordinance, specifically mentioning guidelines related to renewable energy, including battery storage units, solar, and wind farms. The initiative seeks to streamline the regulatory process for future data center developments within the county.