Illinois is running out of power.
Thats the word from state analysts trying to figure out whether there are enough sources of electricity to keep the lights on in the coming years.
The outlook is b… [+3748 chars]
Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand - Chicago Sun-Times
The news is a blow to Gov. JB Pritzker’s climate change-fighting goals too, as demand from AI data centers soars while wind and solar development stalls.
By:Brett Chase
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