Illinois governor halts new data center agreements to push for reforms
The Illinois Governor has ordered a halt on processing new data center development agreements beginning July 1st. This pause is intended to push state lawmakers, consumer, and environmental groups to advance comprehensive reforms, including energy and water efficiency requirements.
Illinois Governor has issued an order to pause the processing of new data center development agreements starting July 1st. The governor is calling on state lawmakers, along with consumer and environmental groups, to collaborate during the legislative veto session to advance comprehensive reforms.
The proposed reforms aim to set energy and water efficiency requirements for data centers, with the goal of keeping costs low and protecting natural resources. This move puts pressure on state lawmakers to establish a deal on the table before the order takes full effect.