New Jersey becomes first state to put AI data centers in their own ratepayer class

News ClipNew Jersey 101.5·NJ·7/7/2026

New Jersey has become the first state to establish a dedicated ratepayer class for AI data centers. This action by the state government will impact how these facilities are billed for electricity, setting a precedent for energy regulation in the data center industry.

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New Jersey becomes first state to put AI data centers in their own ratepayer class  New Jersey 101.5