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Essex, Illinois Residents Address Potential Data Center Development Amid Constellation Land Purchase
News Clip6:36FOX 32 Chicago·Essex, Kankakee County, IL

Essex, Illinois Residents Address Potential Data Center Development Amid Constellation Land Purchase

Constellation Energy acquired 700 acres of land in and around Essex, Illinois, near its Braidwood Clean Energy Center, prompting residents to fear a data center development. An Essex Coalition is proposing new industrial zoning ordinances to the Village Board to mitigate potential impacts like noise and water usage. The Village Board has also issued a formal notice regarding development standards for a proposed data center.

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7/15/2026
Calvert Commissioners Adopt FY2027 Budget of $420.5 Million, Advance Data Center Moratorium Discussion
News ClipSouthern Maryland News Net·Calvert County, MD

Calvert Commissioners Adopt FY2027 Budget of $420.5 Million, Advance Data Center Moratorium Discussion

Calvert County Commissioners adopted their FY2027 budget and continued discussions regarding a proposed data center moratorium. Public concern remains high over data center development, with residents raising environmental, zoning, and quality of life issues, and a petition gaining significant signatures. Commissioners voted to place a public hearing on the proposed moratorium on a future agenda.

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6/10/2026
Data centers push costs higher as AI drives surge in power demand
News ClipChicago Star Media·IL

Data centers push costs higher as AI drives surge in power demand

The surge in AI demand is increasing data center construction costs and power consumption. In response, Constellation is investing $800 million to upgrade its Braidwood and Byron nuclear plants in Illinois, adding 158 megawatts to the grid by 2029. This initiative is part of a broader discussion among utilities and environmental groups on how best to meet the state's growing energy needs.

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5/28/2026
As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand
News ClipChicago Tribune·Braceville, Will County, IL

As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand

Constellation is investing $800 million to upgrade its nuclear power plants in Illinois, specifically Braidwood and Byron, to meet rising electricity demand driven by data centers. This initiative aligns with recent state government actions, including lifting a moratorium on new nuclear plant construction and executive orders to accelerate nuclear generation. Other utilities and environmental groups weigh in on the state's energy strategy, emphasizing grid reliability and the role of both nuclear and renewable sources.

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MetaMicrosoft
5/18/2026