H.R.0744

DATA CENTERS-SUPPLY OWN ENERGY

Introduced·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Illinois House Resolution 744 urges data centers to supply their own energy and seeks to delay CO2 emissions reductions.

Illinois House Resolution 744 urges all data centers in Illinois to provide their own energy to alleviate the burden on the state's power grid. The resolution highlights the rising energy costs and the strain on the grid due to the increasing demand from data centers. It also urges the Illinois Power Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to develop a plan to reduce or delay CO2 emissions reductions, allowing currently running Illinois-based generation capacity to keep running.

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History

Mar 24

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie