The Planning and Zoning meeting held on September 2, 2025, in DeKalb City, Illinois, included discussions focused on energy usage and the impact of a proposed solar farm on local data centers.

During the meeting, resident Ryan Yedonak raised a question regarding the energy consumption of the data center in relation to the solar farm's output. He inquired about the amount of energy the data center would utilize daily from the solar farm, emphasizing the importance of understanding how much energy would benefit DeKalb residents.

In response, officials acknowledged that they could not provide a specific figure for the data center's energy usage. However, they noted that having two data centers, as opposed to one, could be advantageous, as typically, a single data center consumes a significant portion of the available power. The officials indicated that the energy generation from the solar farm would fluctuate, but they estimated that the two data centers would collectively generate most of the proposed four megawatts of energy.

The meeting concluded with a recognition of the need for further clarity on energy distribution and its benefits to the community, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between residents and city officials regarding local energy initiatives.