Jun. 5 at 11:26 PM
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to temporarily halt processing applications for data-center tax incentives starting July 1 while the state develops new regulations for the rapidly expanding industry. The move reflects concerns over the impact of data centers on electricity costs, water consumption, and local communities. Pritzker will convene lawmakers, utilities, labor groups, local governments, and industry leaders to craft reforms focused on transparency, resource protection, and grid reliability.
The pause could affect major data-center investments in Illinois. Microsoft is developing several projects across the state, while Google is backing a carbon-capture natural gas plant to support a new AI data center. Meta is expanding its DeKalb campus and partnering with Constellation Energy to power AI operations with nuclear energy. Digital Realty and Iron Mountain are also expanding their Illinois footprints.
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