N.J. electric bills are spiking — and AI data centers are to blame, new report says

News ClipNJ.com·NJ·3/31/2026

A new report indicates that electric bills in New Jersey are spiking due to the increasing power demands of AI data centers. The rising energy consumption from these facilities is being directly linked to higher costs for consumers across the state.

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N.J. electric bills are spiking — and AI data centers are to blame, new report says  NJ.com