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IL HB5607
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Hoffman
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AI Summary
- Creates the Advanced Technology Leadership Act establishing clean energy requirements for data centers in Illinois with information technology loads of 5 megawatts or greater and at least 50% load factor
- Requires covered data centers to procure and retire eligible energy attribute certificates (EACs) matching 70% of electricity consumption in 2027, increasing to 100% by 2030 and thereafter
- Mandates that by 2030, at least 60% of EACs must come from Illinois-based facilities, 10% from Illinois batteries, and 15% from geothermal heating/cooling systems in the applicable grid region
- Phases in hourly matching requirements starting at 20% in 2030 and reaching 100% by 2035, requiring data centers to match electricity consumption with clean energy generation hour-by-hour
- Designates the Illinois Power Agency to identify covered data centers and oversee compliance through approved tracking systems (PJM-GATS or M-RETS)
Legislative Description
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
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