compass datacenters - hoffman estates (former sears hq)
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compass datacenters - hoffman estates (former sears hq)
Located at 3333 Beverly Road on former Sears headquarters site. First data center expected to be powered by ComEd in mid-2026. Represents Compass’s first Illinois campus.
| Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Location | Hoffman Estates, Cook County, Illinois |
| Status | Under Construction |
project overview
Located at 3333 Beverly Road on former Sears headquarters site. First data center expected to be powered by ComEd in mid-2026. Represents Compass’s first Illinois campus.
location and scale
| Location | Hoffman Estates, Cook County, Illinois |
| Region | Chicago Suburbs |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Total Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Total Area | 1.5M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Compass Datacenters |
| Operators | Compass Datacenters |
investment breakdown
The $10.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $6.5B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $500M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $6.5B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.2B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $16.2B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 500 MW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 416,666 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 4,380 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 1.5M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 1.1M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 476 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Traditional grid power |
Plans for sustainable operations
construction timeline
| Announced | 2024-06 |
| Construction Start | 2024-06 |
| Expected Completion | 2026-06 |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | First hyperscale data center | 2026-06 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 100 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $10.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $25.0B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $50M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Illinois:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Compass Datacenters to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Illinois’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Illinois datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Illinois’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Cook County impact
The project specifically impacts Cook County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Compass Datacenters
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Compass Datacenters: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Compass Datacenters
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Suburban Chicago Welcomes Compass Datacenters’ Major Hyperscale Development on Legacy Sears HQ Site - Data Center Frontier - https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/hyperscale/article/55089460/suburban-chicago-welcomes-compass-datacenters-major-hyperscale-development-on-legacy-sears-hq-site
- Compass Kicks Off Development Of Its First Campus in Illinois - Compass Datacenters - https://www.compassdatacenters.com/news/compass-kicks-off-development-of-its-first-hyperscale-campus-in-illinois/
- Compass Datacenters Kicks Off Development Of Its First Hyperscale Data Center Campus in Illinois - PR Newswire - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/compass-datacenters-kicks-off-development-of-its-first-hyperscale-data-center-campus-in-illinois-302172437.html
related pages
analysis current as of October 2025