Jersey City Council Unanimously Approves Ban on New Standalone Data Centers
News ClipTAPinto·Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ·8/21/2026
The Jersey City Council has unanimously approved a ban on new standalone data centers within its industrial zone. This decision was made due to concerns over high energy and water consumption, pollution, and the limited local job creation associated with such facilities.
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Gov: Jersey City Council, Jersey City
Jersey City bans new standalone data centers in its industrial zone, citing high energy and water use, pollution and few local jobs.