# Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass POWER Act, House Bill 5513

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Environmental Protection and Energy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/environmental-protection-and-energy) › [49th Ward: Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49)

- Record number: **SR2026-0028728**
- Type: Resolution; category: Illinois, State Of
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/environmental-protection-and-energy)
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=41D386BA-9BB6-F111-AAAC-001DD80FDA55)

## Roll call: Adopted Oct 14, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 14, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Not voting (1)**: [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c22a6e16-4c4d-4eba-a784-994c57b689af.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution would have the Chicago City Council formally ask the Illinois General Assembly to pass the POWER Act (House Bill 5513), a state bill on data centers.

**Who it affects**

- **Data center owners and operators**: The state bill the Council supports would require data centers to provide their own renewable energy, use water sustainably, and report openly on their operations.
- **Residents living near data centers**: The resolution cites noise from cooling systems and air pollution from backup diesel generators as problems that the POWER Act aims to limit.
- **Electric and water ratepayers**: The resolution says data center energy and water use has raised everyday bills, and that the POWER Act would add consumer protections.
- **Chicago property taxpayers**: The resolution says the city may need new water infrastructure for data centers, which could strain the budget and indirectly raise property taxes.
- **Illinois Governor and members of the General Assembly**: They would receive a copy of the resolution asking them to pass the POWER Act.

**What changes**

- The City Council would officially state its support for the POWER Act, House Bill 5513.
- A copy of the resolution would be sent to the Governor of Illinois and members of the Illinois General Assembly.
- The resolution itself does not create new rules; any new requirements would depend on the state passing the POWER Act.
- If passed, the POWER Act would require data centers to provide their own renewable energy, use water sustainably, and report transparently.

**Where**: Chicago; 49th Ward

## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 8, 2026: Substituted, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. The matter was Substituted in Committee.
- Oct 8, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 14, 2026: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5). On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [POWER Act Resolution\_9.23.26.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c22a6e16-4c4d-4eba-a784-994c57b689af.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2026-0028728 Substitute Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/36d66ec5-a873-4eb5-a042-e7c493a24e36.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2026-0028728 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/24c3d163-9a5e-4431-ad4c-9e4cfcf47c81.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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