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New Jersey's largest data center fined $1.07M for air pollution violations
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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
New Jersey's largest data center, operated by Data One in Vineland, was fined $1.07 million for operating 62 large natural-gas generators without the required air pollution permits, marking the largest enforcement against a data center in the state. The company plans to seek the necessary permits and transition to low-emission fuel cells as part of its permanent power solution.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity, and 6 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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Data center operators in New Jersey must prioritise securing environmental permits or face costly fines. This regulatory stance opens a path for cleaner power solutions to replace unpermitted generators.
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6 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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