In Rock Island, environmental, consumer groups advocate for state data center regulations
Nonprofit environmental and consumer groups are advocating for state data center regulations in Illinois through a proposed POWER Act, which stalled in the legislature. These groups are touring the state, including a recent event in Rock Island, to build public support ahead of the next legislative session. The proposed act aims to regulate data centers in Illinois.
After a piece of legislation aimed at regulating data centers in Illinois, known as the POWER Act, stalled earlier this year, various nonprofit environmental and consumer groups have launched a statewide tour to garner support for its passage. An event in Rock Island, attended by approximately 100 people, featured organizations like Prairie Rivers Network, which informed the public about data centers and the proposed act.
The POWER Act seeks to establish regulations for data centers across Illinois. The advocacy efforts are intended to build momentum and public awareness before the next legislative session. The article also briefly references data center proposals in Iowa cities like Clinton, Cedar Rapids, and a significant plan for a 900-acre development near Salix, where nearly 100 people recently attended a city council meeting to discuss the project.