Gov. Sherrill seeks limits on data center construction in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has expressed support for legislation that would regulate data centers and aims to implement new policies to limit the industry. Concurrently, owners of an AI data center in Vineland are facing a lawsuit from neighbors over persistent noise from their facility.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced her support for legislation aimed at regulating the state's growing data center industry. Speaking on Wednesday, Governor Sherrill indicated a desire to implement new policies that would limit data center construction and operations, a move that comes amidst increasing local opposition to these facilities.
Separately, a 2.6 million-square-foot AI data center located in Vineland, owned by DataOne and Nebius, is currently facing a lawsuit. Neighbors have filed legal action, alleging that the facility emits a constant humming noise that pervades the surrounding residential area. This complaint highlights the environmental concerns, particularly noise pollution, associated with large-scale data center developments in residential proximity.