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New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators
Original: New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators have issued a record $1.1 million fine against DataOne's datacenter in Vineland after a visual investigation, carried out with the Guardian and Floodlight, revealed dozens of generators operating without permits. The penalty is the largest of its kind from the state regulator, and it has reignited debate over the environmental footprint and regulatory oversight of rapidly expanding datacenter infrastructure across the United States.
Why now: The record fine and the role of an investigative report have drawn attention to growing scrutiny of datacenters' environmental impact.
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- New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators · The Guardian
State regulator’s record fine for DataOne facility in Vineland follows Floodlight investigation with the Guardian