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LaSalle County panel pauses zoning changes pending state guidance on energy bills; flags data center water and grid impacts
Summary
The committee deferred local zoning changes until sample ordinances tied to Senate Bill 25 are released by the Illinois Association of County Board Members; members also raised concerns about data-center water use, urging staff to gather expert studies and training resources.
LaSalle County—s Land Use Committee on Jan. 7 agreed to delay local zoning revisions until sample ordinances and training become available from the Illinois Association of County Board Members (IACBM) after the state signs related energy legislation, while flagging water and electric-grid impacts tied to data centers.
Chair Doug Stockley said he spoke with Kelly Murray of the IACBM, who told him the association is finalizing sample ordinances for wind, solar and energy-storage systems (distinct models for zoned and unzoned counties) and will provide both…
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