Data Centers in Our Communities — What We Know, What’s at Stake and What We Can Do.
Learn how local groups and the Sierra Club address environmental challenges from the 20% annual increase in data center development statewide.
ALTON - Join the January 13, 2026, Sierra Club Speaker’s Series for a discussion about what communities can do to slow down the onslaught of proposed data centers pushing into all areas of Illinois and learn how the Sierra Club is engaging nationally and across the state.
The program is from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, IL 62002. Participants can come early and enjoy a delicious meal from Old Bakery into the venue.
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Sally Burgess, Downstate Organizing Manager for the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter will be our presenter.
At the current rate, the growth of data centers in Illinois will increase by 20% annually putting a strain on our clean energy goals and increasing the cost of utility bills for ratepayers.
The negative impacts don't stop there!
Data centers use significant amounts of water for both on-site operations as well as off-site power generation. Local impacts also include air pollution from back-up fossil fuel generators, noise pollution, land-use conflicts and critically--a lack of transparency and public engagement.
Contact Chris Krusa 410-490-5024 if questions.
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