Illinois Battles to Regulate Data Centers, Water Use, and Protect Consumers from Exploding Utility Bills
News ClipThe Fulcrum·IL·5/23/2026
Illinois is moving to regulate data centers with the proposed POWER Act, introduced on February 6th. This legislation aims to compel data center operators to cover energy-related costs and disclose their water consumption. The initiative seeks to address growing concerns over utility bills and environmental impact.
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Illinois has joined a growing number of states drafting legislation to regulate data centers. The proposed POWER Act, introduced on Feb. 6, aims to regulate the growth of data centers by forcing operators to pay any energy-related costs and disclose water use. The bill, introduced by State Sen. Ram ...