Is a Data Center Coming

Jackson County, IL

Grand Tower Power Plant Site Data Center Interest

Operator not disclosed. Rumored

The owners of the former Grand Tower power plant site in southern Illinois's Jackson County have said they want to upgrade the site to support future industrial development, including possible large scale data centers. A May 2026 community forum in nearby Carbondale drew more than 100 residents to hear about potential impacts; organizers cautioned that a data center at the site remains speculative with no formal proposal filed yet.

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Status
Rumored
Operator
Not disclosed
Location
Grand Tower, Jackson County, IL (approximate, city center)
Size
MW not reported, 300 acres
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Not reported
Last updated
May 19, 2026

What happens next

Nothing has been formally filed yet. If an application is submitted, the usual next steps are a rezoning or permit application, followed by public hearings.

Sources

What it would mean nearby

CRGA is a broad clean energy and affordability law, not a data center bill, and it is the main reason state officials point to when asked what Illinois has done so far to control electricity costs statewide.

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Common questions

Where is the Grand Tower Power Plant Site Data Center Interest?

It is in Grand Tower, Jackson County, IL.

Has the Grand Tower Power Plant Site Data Center Interest been approved?

Not yet. It has been reported, but nothing has been formally filed.

How big is the Grand Tower Power Plant Site Data Center Interest?

Reported size: 300 acres.

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