# POWER Act

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Committee Deadlock — The bill remains in committee despite growing public support, as industry groups lobby for less stringent reporting requirements.
- **2025-11-15**: POWER Act Introduced — Legislation to regulate data center resource usage is filed in response to rising utility costs and water concerns.
- **2019-06-01**: Incentive Program Passed — Illinois enacts Public Act 101-0031, offering major sales tax exemptions for data center construction and equipment.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Illinois Data Center Oversight Gains Momentum as POWER Act Stalls in Committee
2026-03-18 20:16:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Growing concerns over the environmental footprint of Illinois' rapidly expanding data center sector are driving a push for stricter oversight. While the POWER Act remains stalled in committee, lawmakers are facing increasing pressure to balance economic incentives with sustainable energy and water management.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/illinois-data-center-regulation-power-act-analysis

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