Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Coverage of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. JB Pritzker puts pause on data center tax breaks after legislative effort stalls
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has paused tax breaks for data center projects as lawmakers failed to advance legislation addressing energy and environmental concerns. The pause, effective July 1, aims to address rising energy costs and resource usage linked to data centers, which have faced public opposition.
- Gov. JB Pritzker moves to pause new agreements for data center tax incentives
Governor JB Pritzker has directed Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agreements for data center tax incentives. This move aims to reassess the program's effectiveness and ensure responsible use of public funds.
- Potential regulation on Illinois data centers punted to the fall by lawmakers
Illinois lawmakers postponed action on data center regulations during the spring legislative session, citing insufficient votes and complexity. Proposals aimed to restrict water and energy usage, including requiring data centers to generate their own electricity. Environmental and consumer groups seek a pause on tax incentives for data centers, which have received nearly $1 billion in breaks over five years.