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New Jersey is moving to tighten oversight on the growing number of data centers as communities raise concerns.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a four-part plan aimed at setting new rules, or “guardrails,” for the expanding industry.
The announcement comes as more towns push back against proposed data center projects.
State officials say there are already more than 80 data centers operating in New Jersey.
Under the proposal, four key changes would be required:
- Pay their own energy costs:
- Improve transparency:
- Invest in communities:
- Create good-paying jobs:
State officials say the goal is to balance economic growth with community impact.
They also say demand for data centers continues to grow, and New Jersey must act or risk losing development to other states.
The proposal now heads to the state legislature for consideration.
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