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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all data centers operating within the State shall annually report the data center's energy and water consumption to the Illinois Power Agency for the preceding calendar year. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that reports shall be submitted to the Agency no later than March 31 of each year. Sets forth provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access to information and the enforcement of the Act and penalties. Provides that the Agency shall conduct a comprehensive study on the impact that data centers in the State are having on rate-paying customers. Sets forth requirements for the content of the study. Provides that the Agency shall submit a report detailing the findings of the study to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act. Sets forth rulemaking provisions for the Agency. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act, which mandates that all data centers (facilities primarily used for storing, managing, and disseminating digital information) operating in Illinois must submit annual reports to the Illinois Power Agency beginning January 1, 2026. The reports must detail monthly energy and water consumption, including specifics about energy sources, water usage for cooling or other purposes, and any efficiency improvement measures undertaken. Data centers that fail to comply can be fined up to $10,000 per violation, with collected funds deposited into the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund. The bill also requires the Illinois Power Agency to conduct a comprehensive study examining how data centers impact rate-paying customers, including their effects on electricity demand, rate changes, and environmental implications. The Agency must consult with various stakeholders and analyze data from public utilities to assess these impacts, and must submit a detailed report to the General Assembly and Governor within 12 months of the Act's effective date. While proprietary information may be kept confidential, aggregated and anonymized data will be made publicly available through an annual summary report, which will include potential legislative recommendations to address any identified issues.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To AI and Social Media (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2181&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2181.htm |
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