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Sherrill administration hits Vineland data center with record $1.07 million fine
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Sherrill administration fined the Vineland data center operator DataOne $1.07 million for operating 62 large natural-gas generators without permits, marking the largest enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey. The action reflects new regulatory scrutiny on data centers regarding environmental compliance, energy costs, and resource use.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure, and 6 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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You now face stricter enforcement on emissions and permits for data centers in New Jersey, with regulators ready to issue record fines. Apply for all required permits immediately or halt operations to avoid costly penalties.
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6 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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