energy policy, data centers, electricity bills, tax incentives, Pritzker, state legislation
February 19, 2026
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Pritzker to Halt Data Center Tax Perks as Power Bills Soar

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is proposing a temporary halt on state tax incentives for data centers, a move aimed at addressing concerns over soaring electricity bills for residents. During his annual budget address, the governor announced his plan for a two-year moratorium on new tax credits for the industry. The governor also called on PJM […]

regulation, Big Tech, data centers, electricity bills, energy consumption, lawmakers, tech infrastructure
February 15, 2026
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Big Tech’s Data Center Push Raises Electricity Bills, Lawmakers Seek to Slow Expansion

A surge in data center construction, driven by major technology companies, is meeting growing resistance from lawmakers at both the state and federal level. The primary concern is the immense strain these facilities are placing on the nation’s power grid, leading to higher electricity bills for consumers. This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators […]