Part of the story The backlash against AI data centers and their power and water costs Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026
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DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak said the action is intended to send a message to the industry.
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NBC10 Philadelphia
Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for violating pollution law: Governor ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia) Published Sep 22, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description The controversial data center in Vineland, Cumberland County, was fined $1.07 million for violating the Air Pollution Control Act, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday. The fine is the largest enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey’s history, Sherrill said in a press release.
Phl17
NJ slaps data center with record $1.07 million fine for air pollution violations ↗ (opens Phl17) Published Sep 22, 2026
Phl17's feed description Governor Mikie Sherrill fined the DataOne data center $1.07 million for operating 62 unpermitted natural-gas power generators, marking the largest environmental enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey history.
Newsweek
New Jersey Data Center Fined More Than $1M Over Air Pollution Violation ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Sep 22, 2026
Newsweek's feed description A state inspection found 62 natural-gas generators operating without required environmental permits.
6ABC Philadelphia
Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for air pollution violations ↗ (opens 6ABC Philadelphia) Published Sep 23, 2026
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak said the action is intended to send a message to the industry.
Quartz
New Jersey hits data center with record $1.07 million fine over unpermitted gas generators ↗ (opens Quartz) Published Sep 23, 2026
Quartz's feed description The fine is the largest enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey history, the state's DEP said Tuesday