1 data center project in Rockford City
Who decides here: the City Council of Rockford City votes on zoning. The Winnebago County may review big projects too.
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Rockford City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Rockford City: Commonwealth Edison Co. (company) or Rock Energy Cooperative (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Will Monarch build its own power plant on site, and what fuel would it use?
- How much water would the campus use?
- Will the city hold a public hearing before any approval?
- Which company will use the data center?