POWER Act

legislation

Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Legislative Deadline

    Expected deadline for the bill to move out of committee for a full floor vote.

  2. Committee Stalemate

    Reports indicate the bill remains in committee despite rising political support for regulation.

  3. POWER Act Introduction

    Legislation introduced to address growing concerns over resource consumption in the Chicago hub.

  4. Incentive Launch

    Illinois enacts major tax exemptions for data center equipment and construction.

Stories mentioning POWER Act 1

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Illinois POWER Act Gains Momentum as Data Center Resource Demands Surge

The Illinois General Assembly is seeing increased support for the POWER Act, a legislative framework aimed at regulating the massive environmental footprint of data centers. As the bill remains in committee, stakeholders are weighing the balance between economic growth from the tech sector and the preservation of critical water and energy resources.

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