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.
Data Centers
The latest Data Center news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
Data centers have existed for decades, but the fast-growing scale of projects has upended the conversation.
PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk ...
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns.
New survey results show rural residents are more worried than urban and suburban Americans about the impacts of data centers.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates
The project raised questions about the role of neighboring communities in the decision-making surrounding data centers.
Here are the Illinois data centers on track for more than $650M in tax credits
Seven new data center projects became eligible for state tax credits in 2025
Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table.
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall.
Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Session cheat sheet: What’s ahead as Illinois General Assembly nears its conclusion?
AI, budget, Bears, BUILD, credit cards, drugs and data centers among measures still in limbo.
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