New Jersey Fines Data Center $1.1M Over 62 Unpermitted Gas Generators

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New Jersey authorities have fined a data center $1.1 million for running 62 natural gas-powered generators without the required permits. Each of the generators is roughly the size of a tractor-trailer, indicating a large-scale unpermitted operation. State officials identified the violations and moved to penalize the facility for non-compliance with environmental or operational regulations. The fine highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of data centers as their energy demands continue to expand.

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