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Sherrill signs bill mandating data center reporting in NJ
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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.
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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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