A lengthy public forum on the proposed data center in Sangamon County was held Wednesday night.
While some who live near the site of the proposed data center fear rising electricity costs, the rural electric cooperative says rates will not increase.
Sangamon County Board member Andy Van Meter added that “This is a $500 million project, which means 500 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs.”
Over 20 years, the county estimates $100 million in tax revenue, which will be divided among the school district and others.
The county is partnering with a company called CyrusOne.
The project includes six data centers on one large campus, which could take six to 10 years to complete.
