Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee

Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee

News ClipCapitol News Illinois·IL·3/18/2026

The POWER Act, a newly introduced bill in Illinois, seeks to regulate new data centers built within the state. Political support for these regulations is reportedly growing, with the bill currently remaining in committee.

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Gov: Illinois General Assembly
Article Summary The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about