Jersey Central Power and Light

New Jersey Utility Poles Upgraded Amid Data Center Debate

Taller, steel utility poles are being installed across northern Monmouth County, New Jersey, as part of a $30 million grid modernization project by Jersey Central Power and Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, for 25,000 homes and businesses. Despite rumors, JCP&L states the upgrades are for existing customers and grid reliability, not new data centers. However, the article highlights growing public opposition to data centers in New Jersey, with towns like Andover Township banning them and environmental groups pushing for a statewide moratorium.