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Quiet day; newly discovered Illinois proposal remains pending

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Federal context

  • RM26-4: FERC’s active Interconnection of Large Loads to the Interstate Transmission System proceeding addresses how significant loads, including data centers, connect to interstate transmission.RM26-4 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

California

Massachusetts

  • MA-EO-658: The executive order bars permitting approval for data centers above 25 MW without demonstrated conformance with the state framework and a community benefits agreement.MA-EO-658 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Maryland

Texas

Illinois

  • IL-HB5818: Filed on October 2, this proposal would let counties and municipalities regulate data-center siting and construction standards by ordinance, subject to specified notice and hearing provisions.IL-HB5818 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
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