It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid
Six of the data centers will need over $100 million in infrastructure costs to connect to the grid.
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Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
Report includes policy recommendations that were part of the POWER Act.
‘Huge step forward’: Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals
Industry insiders say it’s a success, despite lower-than-targeted procurement for northern Illinois.
Advocates, accusing governor of ‘lack of engagement,’ urge passage of data center regulations by end of May
Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to pass data center regulations.
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use
Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyer argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday for his conviction to ...
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation
Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez was sentenced to probation for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Supporters hope the measure can help stave off future projected energy shortages.
Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests
Regulators approve reduced rates for major electric utilities after they overspent their 2025 planned budgets.
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