Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative

County Board could approve data center 15 days after tabling propsal

The Sangamon County Board is set to reconsider a tabled proposal for a $500 million CyrusOne data center in Talkington Township, despite significant citizen opposition and concerns about electricity consumption. The project, which supporters claim will bring jobs and tax revenue, was previously tabled following an emotional plea from a board member representing the affected district. Opponents are urging the board to wait for new state data center regulations.