Lake County board approves data center moratorium
The Lake County board in Illinois has approved an eight-month moratorium on data centers in its unincorporated areas, halting new applications until May 2027. The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition has applauded the decision, urging the General Assembly to pass statewide data center regulation.
The Lake County board in Illinois has officially approved an eight-month moratorium on new data center developments within its unincorporated areas. This decision, which was announced by The Center Square, effectively pauses all potential data center applications in these regions until May 2027.
The move has garnered support from environmental groups, with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition commending the board's action. The coalition subsequently urged the Illinois General Assembly to consider and pass statewide data center regulations in the upcoming fall legislative session.