Ai Data Center Under Construction In Kenilworth Draws Mixed Reactions From Residents - News 12

An artificial intelligence data center, developed by CoreWeave, is currently under construction at the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) in Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey. The project, which involves CoreWeave purchasing a significant portion of the NEST campus for the AI infrastructure, received approval from the Kenilworth Borough Council last year and is anticipated to be completed within the next few months. Despite the prior approval, the project has only recently gained public attention, eliciting varied responses from local residents. While some are concerned about the data center's proximity to residential areas, the project is moving forward. In parallel, state officials have proposed legislation aimed at regulating the power sourcing methods for facilities like the Kenilworth data center. Furthermore, CoreWeave's project received a state tax credit, with a condition to create a minimum of 100 jobs.