Data centers blamed by think tank for rise in New Jersey electric bills

A report by New Jersey Policy Perspective claims that AI data centers are responsible for increasing electricity bills for residents in New Jersey. The think tank specifically highlights the power consumption of these facilities as a significant factor. In Vineland, New Jersey, the Nebius data center is currently under construction. Concurrently, the Vineland Planning Board announced the postponement of a special meeting that was scheduled to discuss amended preliminary and final major site plan approval for an AI data center. The article does not specify if the postponed meeting directly pertains to the Nebius project.