Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about ComEd data center developments across 1 states, including IL.
The Yorkville City Council recently amended its electric utility tax code to correct an error. This change sets the top electricity usage tier at 28.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, a measure intended to generate revenue from large electricity users, including future data centers.
The Rockford City Council has approved an update to its 2040 Future Land Use Map, designating specific zoning areas for the tech industry and data centers. This decision, made despite public opposition from groups concerned about Monarch Energy's proposed hyperscale data center, paves the way for such developments in the city. ComEd is working with Monarch Energy on the necessary electric infrastructure.
Regulators have approved ComEd's plan to increase electricity costs for data centers. This decision will impact data center operations and their energy expenses in Illinois.
The Aurora City Council is set to vote on strict new data center regulations concerning zoning, energy, water, and noise, which would be among the most restrictive in the nation. These proposed rules follow a temporary moratorium and aim to address resident concerns, particularly regarding an existing CyrusOne facility's noise issues. The council will also consider extending the current moratorium, which expires on the same day as the vote.
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved Commonwealth Edison's proposal to increase the deposit costs for large-load electricity projects, including data centers. This decision impacts the financial requirements for new data center developments in the state.