Chicago mayor directs task force to tighten data center regulations

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order Tuesday establishing a task force to develop stricter rules for data centers, responding to environmental justice concerns about power consumption and grid strain.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 3:59 PM PT · 1 article

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20h Inside Climate News Chicago Mayor Seeks to Curb Health and Environmental Impacts of Data Centers — Chicago environmental justice advocates say a new effort in the city to regulate data centers is an important step toward addressing public health and…

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chicago.gov Sustainable Data Centers

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cbsnews.com Mayor Brandon Johnson orders new data center regulations - CBS Chicago

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msn.com Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order for stricter data center regulations, calls for a temporary moratorium

chicago.gov City of Chicago :: Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Creating Enhanced Regulatory Review for Data Centers in Chicago and Calls for a Temporary Data Center Moratorium

blockclubchicago.org Mayor Orders New Regulations, Reviews For Chicago Data Centers

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