Nolley addresses data centers during Bloomington town hall
Democratic candidate Paul Nolley discussed data center development during a Bloomington town hall, stating companies should self-generate energy and not rely on public funding. The article also highlights McLean County's recent vote to implement new regulations on water use, infrastructure costs, and restrict data center applications to manufacturing districts.
Paul Nolley, the Democratic candidate for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, addressed questions regarding hyperscale data center development during a town hall at the Bloomington Public Library. Nolley emphasized that data center companies should be responsible for their own energy generation and not depend on taxpayer funding when securing agreements with local municipalities.
The discussion also touched upon recent regulatory developments in Central Illinois. McLean County, where Bloomington is located, recently voted to impose new regulations on data centers. These measures include restrictions on water usage and requirements for companies to bear infrastructure costs.
Prior to these new regulations, McLean County had already limited data center applications to manufacturing districts. The county's actions reflect ongoing efforts to manage the impact of data center development in the region.