POWERS Act aims to curb data center energy costs and pollution

Name: POWERS Act aims to curb data center energy costs and pollution
Uploaded: 2026-05-19T21:40:35.000Z
Duration: 1 min
Description: Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation, known as the POWERS Act, to regulate data centers throughout the state. The proposed bill aims to address growing concerns regarding data center energy costs and their environmental impact. The legislation seeks to curb pollution associated with these facilities.

News Clip1:00Eyewitness News WTVO WQRF (MyStateline)·IL·5/19/2026

Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation, known as the POWERS Act, to regulate data centers throughout the state. The proposed bill aims to address growing concerns regarding data center energy costs and their environmental impact. The legislation seeks to curb pollution associated with these facilities.

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Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate data centers within the state, driven by concerns over energy costs and environmental impact.

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