Data Center Resources
Learn More About the Proposed Morris Data Center
The City of Morris is committed to providing residents with access to factual information regarding the proposed Morris Data Center. This page serves as a central resource for project-related materials, studies, presentations, and other publicly available information to help community members stay informed.
Data Center Essentials
City of Morris “More to Morris” podcast, episode 5, season
In this episode of More to Morris, we talk with Business Development Director, Julie Wilkinson about data centers – what they are, why they’re coming to our region, and how they impact the community. Julie addresses the most common questions and concerns from Morris residents, including topics like energy use, water needs, noise, traffic, and long-term economic benefits. Tune in for a straightforward, informative conversation designed to help citizens better understand these developments and what they mean for Morris.
https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf4eeb7d
Overview of Morris Project by landowner Tract
Data Center Overview
Data Centers are specialized facilities housing critical infrastructure and technology to support our modern world and keep pace with digital demands.
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Agreements between Tract & City of Morris
Morris Technology Center news release
Tract expands into Illinois with plans for 1GW data center park outside Chicago
Data center park developer Tract is expanding into Chicago, Illinois.
The company said the 343-acre land parcel in Morris, IL, known as the Morris Technology Park, is fully zoned and has capacity secured from Commonwealth Edison Company (aka ComEd).
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Morris Technology Park project FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions – Morris
This future project is located on 340 acres bordered by Route 6 on the north, Gun Club Rd to the west, and a ComEd transmission corridor to the east. The site is industrially zoned with access to adjacent wet and dry utilities.
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ComEd Data Center Growth Fact Sheet
How ComEd is Addressing Data Center Growth in Northern Illinois
Data centers are a critical component of an increasingly digital world that people and businesses live,
play and work in. However, data centers have been widely cited as a significant contributor to the
unprecedented growth in U.S. electricity demand. In Illinois, demand growth is being driven by multiple factors, including data centers, growing electrification, and overall economic development projects. ComEd has a statutory obligation to serve all customers who request electric service and continues to plan and operate the system to meet the needs of all our customers safely, reliably and affordably.
To view ComEd’s fact sheet, click here
ComEd Transmission Security Agreement Fact Sheet
ComEd’s New Transmission Security Agreements (TSAs)
ComEd and Exelon have introduced TSAs to ensure large load customers—such as data centers—pay their fair share when connecting to and using the grid. These agreements protect existing customers from financial risk if a project does not fully materialize by ensuring the large load customer will cover the shortfall in rate payments so that other customers are not burdened with increased costs.
To view ComEd’s Security Agreement, click here
PJM
Regional Electrical Transmission Organization
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PJM Presentation on Data Centers and Long-Term Load
Incorporating Data Center Loads in PJM Long-Term Load Forecast
Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) and Load Serving Entities (LSEs) are encouraged to provide PJM with information about large changes that may not be captured in the forecast process.
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University of Illinois Study of Sandstone Aquifer
Changing Groundwater Levels in the Sandstone Aquifers of Northern Illinois Impacts on Available Water Supply
Changing Groundwater Levels in the Sandstone Aquifers of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin: Impacts on Available Water Supply.
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PWC independent study on the Economic Contributions of Data Centers in the U.S
Economic Contributions of Data Centers in the United States
The Data Center Coalition (DCC) engaged PwC to quantify the economic contributions of the U.S. data center industry. This report presents PwC’s contribution assessments for the 2017- 2023 period at the national level, with a state-bystate breakout for the 2022-2023 period. DCC is the membership association for the U.S. data center industry and represents the industry’s interests through a range of activities, including public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.
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Please Note: The resources above are provided for informational purposes and include materials prepared by a variety of organizations. Providing these resources does not imply endorsement by the City of Morris but is intended to make relevant information readily accessible to the public.