A sweeping new proposal in Springfield would force data centers to disclose more about their water use, energy consumption, and environmental impact while tying them more directly into Illinois’ clean‑energy transition.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are reconsidering the 'Clean Reliable Grid Affordability Act' after it failed to pass in the spring session. The bill aims to reduce energy costs by building new transmission lines and increasing the use of renewable energy. Previously, the bill stalled due to requirements that…
By Alejandro Lazo Contributing Writer Tools that power artificial intelligence devour energy. But attempts to shield regular Californians from footing the bill in 2025 ended with a law requiring regulators to write a report about the issue by 2027. If that sounds pretty watered down, it is. Efforts to regulate the energy usage of data centers…