POWER Act: Illinois lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage
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Illinois lawmakers are seeking to introduce a new bill, the POWER Act, which aims to regulate the power and water usage of new data centers in the state. The bill covers three major areas of concern in an effort to protect residents.
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The bill covers three major areas of concern in an effort to protect residents.
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