Huge N.J. data center slapped with $1 Million fine

Name: Huge N.J. data center slapped with $1 Million fine
Uploaded: 2026-09-23T16:00:45.000Z
Duration: 36 s
Description: DataOne, operator of New Jersey's largest AI data center in Vineland, has been issued a record-breaking $1.07 million pollution fine by state regulators. The fine was imposed for illegally installing and operating 62 natural gas generators without the required permits. Although DataOne disputes the findings, the company stated it will apply for the necessary permits.

News Clip0:36NJ.com·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ·9/23/2026

DataOne, operator of New Jersey's largest AI data center in Vineland, has been issued a record-breaking $1.07 million pollution fine by state regulators. The fine was imposed for illegally installing and operating 62 natural gas generators without the required permits. Although DataOne disputes the findings, the company stated it will apply for the necessary permits.

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Gov: New Jersey State Officials

AI megaproject under fire! New Jersey’s largest AI data center just got hit with a record-breaking $1.07 million pollution fine. State officials say DataOne illegally installed and operated 62 natural gas generators at its Vineland, N.J. campus without required permits. Regulators ordered the company to either obtain permits immediately or shut the generators down, calling it the largest enforcement action ever taken against a data center in New Jersey. DataOne disputes the state’s findings but says it will apply for the permits as it transitions to a new power system.
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