Illinois lawmakers and environmental groups are working on legislation, known as the "POWER Act," to regulate data centers and require them to supply their own clean energy. The measure, supported by the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, aims to protect consumers from grid investments and help the state eliminate power sector carbon emissions. Data centers would need to submit clean energy plans and obtain at least 80 percent of their noninterruptible power supply from renewables, batteries, and demand reduction. This proposal is a significant step towards achieving a more sustainable energy system and reducing the carbon footprint of data centers in Illinois.
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