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Illinois data centre boom may yield 121,000 jobs but only 2,800 permanent

Planned investment of $57 billion in data centres in the U.S. state of Illinois over the next decade could generate more than 120,000 jobs, studies said. Most would be temporary or indirect roles tied to construction, supply chains and higher consumer spending. After facilities are completed, direct permanent employment is estimated at about 2,800. Analysts also cited potential property-tax revenue and possible rises in household electricity bills as demand increases.

AI & Enterprise

PJM to limit power supply to data centres using 50 MW or more

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, will cut electricity supply to large data centres and other big power users when power is scarce. The step followed a capacity auction aimed at adding new generation that fell short of its target. The restrictions will apply from June 2027 to data centres using 50 megawatts or more. The programme will operate like a demand response scheme and pay compensation to affected customers.

AI & Enterprise

U.S. data centres to use 20 percent of power generation by 2035, BNEF sees fourfold rise

U.S. data centre electricity use is expected to quadruple by 2035 and account for 20 percent of total power generation, as surging AI computing demand accelerates expansion faster than grids can keep up. BloombergNEF sees U.S. data centre capacity reaching about 200 gigawatts within 10 years, with nearly half used for AI training and inference. Grid constraints are emerging as a key variable in AI infrastructure competition, with pressure rising in regions such as PJM and Texas.