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.
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Gov. JB Pritzker suspends tax breaks for data centers, urges more discussion
Move comes after lawmakers fail to pass sweeping data center reforms during the spring session.
POWER Act data center regulation won’t move forward this spring
Advocates still want lawmakers to pause tax credits for data centers.
High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois
The credits were negotiated under the state’s landmark climate and energy legislation.
MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest Illinois
The hikes would amount to about $300 a year combined by 2028.
Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
The order is seen as a first step, but advocates say more is needed to make data centers carry infrastructure ...
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed Ameren’s requested rate increase by over 40%.
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Energy legislation could pass in the fall veto session — if an agreement is reached in time.
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids
Illinois lawmakers push for data center regulations to curb strain on power grids, protect the environment, and prevent energy rate ...
With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
With electricity prices expected to spike this summer in norther Illinois, lawmakers are offering various proposals to keep prices low. ...
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