IntroducedFiled Oct 19, 2026
Sponsor: Jay Hoffman (D)
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
Oct 19, 2026
Summary
The Data Center Energy Accountability Act would make covered data centers in Illinois report their electricity demand each hour and purchase or generate renewable‑type certificates equal to 100% of the electricity they use. The law also creates a fund to manage payments for any shortfalls and gives the Illinois Power Agency authority to enforce compliance. It aims to increase transparency and encourage cleaner power use by large data facilities.
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