How extreme heat and data center demand are challenging grid reliability | ChicagoLIVE
Extreme temperatures are increasing the need for energy-intensive cooling at data centers. Keery Duggan, founder and CEO of ESP.earth, breaks down the potential risks AI data centers could pose to grid reliability and what policymakers can do to address them.
Extreme temperatures are increasing the need for energy-intensive cooling at data centers. Keery Duggan, founder and CEO of ESP.earth, breaks down the potential risks AI data centers could pose to grid reliability and what policymakers can do to address them.
Data center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
Data center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
Illinois is the third largest data center market in the country
FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke breaks down the rapid growth of data centers across Illinois and what they're expected to mean for the state's future. She also takes a look at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which focuses on quantum technology, and why the project has generated both strong support and concerns.
FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke breaks down the rapid growth of data centers across Illinois and what they're expected to mean for the state's future. She also takes a look at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which focuses on quantum technology, and why the project has generated both strong support and concerns.
Munster considers data center zoning changes as residents push back
The town of Munster, Indiana is in a debate over the future of data centers.
The town of Munster, Indiana is in a debate over the future of data centers.
Munster considers data center zoning changes as residents push back
The town of Munster, Indiana is in a debate over the future of data centers.
The town of Munster, Indiana is in a debate over the future of data centers.
Chicago City Council considers new data center regulations: 'We must have guardrails in place'
Chicago City Council is considering changes to the city's 2024 data center regulations. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down what's being proposed and what it could mean for the city.
Chicago City Council is considering changes to the city's 2024 data center regulations. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down what's being proposed and what it could mean for the city.
Data center fears grow after massive land purchases in Chicago suburb
Residents in far south suburban Essex have been on edge for nearly a year about a data center possibly being built in their village.
Residents in far south suburban Essex have been on edge for nearly a year about a data center possibly being built in their village.
Data center fears grow after massive land purchases in Chicago suburb
Essex residents are raising concerns after Constellation Energy purchased more than 700 acres near the village, fueling speculation about a possible data center.
Essex residents are raising concerns after Constellation Energy purchased more than 700 acres near the village, fueling speculation about a possible data center.
Elk Grove Village residents question future of data center expansion
Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns.
Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns.
Elk Grove Village residents debate data centers
People in Elk Grove Village gathered Wednesday to hear the town's mayor explain why the northwest suburb has become the "data center capital" of the Midwest, and why it is pursuing more.
People in Elk Grove Village gathered Wednesday to hear the town's mayor explain why the northwest suburb has become the "data center capital" of the Midwest, and why it is pursuing more.
The future of data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the future of data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the future of data centers in the Chicago area.
Legal ramifications of data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the pressures around data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the pressures around data centers in the Chicago area.
Illinois politics surrounding data centers | The Chicago report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss Illinois politics surrounding data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss Illinois politics surrounding data centers in the Chicago area.
Water shortages in data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss water usage for data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss water usage for data centers in the Chicago area.
Protecting water usage in data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss using water for data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss using water for data centers in the Chicago area.
Environmental concerns of data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the environmental concerns of data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the environmental concerns of data centers in the Chicago area.
Panel: Benefits to data centers | The Chicago Report
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the benefits of data centers in the Chicago area.
Brad Tietz, with the Data Center Coalition, Brad Klein, with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Jen Walling, the CEO of the Environmental Council, joins Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski to discuss the benefits of data centers in the Chicago area.
Data centers in Elk Grove Village | The Chicago Report
A meeting tonight on data centers tonight in in Elk Grove Village. People living there have concerns about water usage, power reliability, and how this will potentially change of the landscape Elk Grove.
A meeting tonight on data centers tonight in in Elk Grove Village. People living there have concerns about water usage, power reliability, and how this will potentially change of the landscape Elk Grove.
Pritzker has changed his tune on data centers | The Chicago Report
Data centers continue to make national headlines. It's a story in Indiana and Illinois. Local governments are approving AI driven developments. We've seen the pushback. State leaders on both sides have something to say about them. JB Pritzker told reporters, where he stands on data centers.
Data centers continue to make national headlines. It's a story in Indiana and Illinois. Local governments are approving AI driven developments. We've seen the pushback. State leaders on both sides have something to say about them. JB Pritzker told reporters, where he stands on data centers.