Illinois Faces Power Shortage Amid Surge in AI Data Center Energy Use

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Illinois faces a looming power shortage due to high demand from AI data centers and slow development of renewable energy sources, leading to increased bills and potential reliance on natural gas plants, which may delay the state's goal of phasing out fossil fuels by 2050.
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