NJ groups call on Gov. Sherrill to pause AI data center projects

Name: NJ groups call on Gov. Sherrill to pause AI data center projects
Uploaded: 2026-05-20T22:13:30.000Z
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: Over 60 environmental and advocacy groups in New Jersey have sent a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, urging her to impose a temporary moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The groups are specifically concerned about AI data center projects consuming at least 20 megawatts of power, citing environmental and energy impact concerns.

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Over 60 environmental and advocacy groups in New Jersey have sent a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, urging her to impose a temporary moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The groups are specifically concerned about AI data center projects consuming at least 20 megawatts of power, citing environmental and energy impact concerns.

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Gov: Governor Mikie Sherrill

More than 60 environmental and advocacy groups across New Jersey have sent a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, asking her to temporarily stop the approval and construction of any data centers using at least 20 megawatts of power. 