Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Data 1 data center developments across 2 states, including NC, NJ.
Critics are pushing back against tax breaks for data centers in Vineland, New Jersey. Residents are concerned about environmental impact and noise, and have filed a lawsuit against the data center owner, Data 1. A New Jersey Assemblyman has also proposed a bill to cancel future data center tax breaks statewide.
Residents in Vineland, New Jersey are complaining about the constant humming noise from a newly built 300-megawatt AI data center operated by a Dutch company. Local officials are investigating the noise complaints, while residents also express concerns over the facility's water usage, electricity demand, and potential impact on property values. A community rally is being organized for residents to voice their concerns about the data center project.