Mahomet Approached by Data Center Developer for Future Location
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Mahomet approached by data center developer for future location
Village says proposal requires “careful and thoughtful” evaluation
By WAND Digital Staff
Published: Sep. 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT | Updated: 18 hours ago
MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) – The Village of Mahomet announced Monday that an energy development firm is considering the community for a potential data center.
According to a statement from the Village, Clean Cloud Energy approached Mahomet about data center development in a rural area and is discussing a “possible development agreement."
Even though the area would be outside the village limits, Mahomet would still have authority over any planning, as the site is within its jurisdiction.
“The Village has a responsibility to consider economic-development opportunities that could strengthen our tax base and support the long-term financial health of our community,” said Mahomet Mayor Jason Tompkins in a statement.
“At the same time, the size and nature of this proposal require careful and thoughtful evaluation. We must fully understand its infrastructure needs, financial benefits, environmental considerations, and effects on residents before making any decision. The public will have opportunities to review any officially submitted proposal, ask questions, and provide comments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and, ultimately, the Village Board,” Tompkins continued.
Tompkins said that any evaluation would focus primarily on the proposed location’s distance from neighborhoods, protecting the Mahomet Aquifer and reducing light and noise pollution.
The Mahomet Board of Trustees has not received a formal proposal, and there are currently no plans to take action on the issue.
Additional information is available on the Village’s website under the Transparency tab.
Link to article: https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/28/mahomet-approached-by-data-center-developer-future-location/
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Residents should really consider swaying your Board Members to vote no on this and place a moratorium to prevent development for a limited time.
These data centers consume rescources and increase your bills. While an attempt appears to have been made on preserving reacources and reducing light and noise pollution... it's likely there'll still be problems along the way.
And unless they do something different, it won't make jobs for locals. They often contract workers from out of state to install these and once it's online it takes maybe 10 people at most to remain there on payroll.
There's zero benefit to Mahomet and its citizens in passing and installing a data center. Push back to better preserve Illinois and citizen well-being.
