ILLINOIS — Today, Governor JB Pritzker outlined a comprehensive framework to address the growing impact of data centers on our energy, water resources, and local communities. In response, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition applauds the Governor’s response to legislative inaction that advances a framework of commonsense data center protections […]
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Ignoring Affordability Concerns, Illinois Lawmakers Continue Data Center Tax Breaks and Punt on POWER Act Protections
Illinois – Today, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned without taking action on the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) – commonsense legislation that would enact nation-leading guardrails on data centers. Instead, state lawmakers opted to continue tax exemptions as well as tax incentives for data centers. In response, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “The […]
Read MoreLawmakers and Community Leaders Call for Passage of POWER Act Following Approval of Massive Joliet Data Center
JOLIET, ILLINOIS — Community leaders, environmental advocates, and state lawmakers gathered in Joliet on Monday to demand action from Illinois legislators following the approval of a nearly 800-acre data center in Joliet that would consume about the same amount of power as the entire city of Indianapolis. The proposal to build the largest data center in […]
Read MoreNew Poll: Illinois Voters Back POWER Act by Overwhelming Margins
Poll finds voters deeply skeptical of data centers across political spectrum, want Illinois General Assembly to regulate data center operations ILLINOIS — A new statewide poll of likely 2026 voters shows the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) enjoys broad, bipartisan support across Illinois. Nearly 70 percent of voters support legislation to hold data centers accountable after hearing just a brief […]
Read MoreICJC Applauds Passage of Data Center Ordinance in Aurora
AURORA, IL – Tonight, the City of Aurora passed a comprehensive ordinance to regulate data center development and protect residents, local resources, and the environment. In response, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition applauds the City of Aurora for setting the bar high – this ordinance ensures accountability […]
Read MoreICJC Statement on the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Approval of ComEd’s Data Centers Proposal
CHICAGO, IL – Last Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission issued a final order approving with modifications ComEd’s proposed changes for how it handles data centers in its territory, and ordered a follow-up proceeding to address the reliability, affordability, and policy risks that remain. In response, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “While the […]
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