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Sherrill signs bill mandating data center reporting in NJ

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29 August 2026

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regulatory

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Climate Tech

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United States

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Read at njbiz.com

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Senate Bill 3379 mandating data centers to report their energy and water usage every six months to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. This legislation aims to increase transparency and empower municipalities to negotiate community benefits agreements related to data center development.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must adjust your data center operations to meet New Jersey's new biannual energy and water reporting rules and anticipate local municipalities leveraging new guidance to negotiate community benefits agreements. Prepare for tighter local scrutiny and integrate reporting into your compliance strategy immediately.

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