Illinois / Chicago Market
Midwest · USA
The Chicago metro area is emerging as a significant data center market with available land, fiber connectivity, and PJM interconnection access. Nuclear-powered campuses under discussion.
Last updated · 1 tracked update
1,500 MW
Total Pipeline
1
Active Projects
60
Signal Score
Key Drivers
Northern Illinois 345kV upgrades
Chicago metro transformer capacity
Behind-the-meter nuclear (Braidwood/Byron)
Solar + battery development
Active Projects
No projects currently tracked in this market.
Transmission Needs
- Northern Illinois 345kV upgrades
- Chicago metro transformer capacity
- PJM capacity deliverability
Generation Needs
- Behind-the-meter nuclear (Braidwood/Byron)
- Solar + battery development
- Gas peaking capacity
What Changed in Illinois / Chicago
Updated Jul 10, 2026Running log of material developments in this market. Newest first.
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ComEd large load tariff filings increasing.