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PowerHouse Joliet

Near S Rowell Rd and W Bernhard Rd, Joliet, IL
PowerHouse Data Centers
Liquid Cooling
Power

1800 MW

Overview

Approved March 2026. 24 two-story buildings in 4 phases over 5-7 years. Construction starts early 2027.

Key Points

  • Approved 8-1 by Joliet City Council in March 2026 after marathon public hearing
  • 795-acre campus near Chicagoland Speedway, southwest of Chicago
  • 24 two-story buildings in 4 phases over 5-7 years
  • Will generate $310M in property taxes + $40M utility taxes over 30 years
  • ComEd planning transmission upgrades to support without affecting local reliability
  • Developers securing own energy to avoid costs passed to local customers

Development Details

Land Size

795 acres

Buildings (Planned)

24

Total Space (Planned)

6.9M sqft

Permanent Jobs

700

Timeline

Full Buildout:2032