New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators
Summary
Ars Technica reports New Jersey fined DataOne’s Vineland data center $1.1 million for secretly installing and operating 62 gas generators without required permits, violating the Air Pollution Control Act. The generators ran at high capacity and emitted pollutants, prompting enforcement and scrutiny from residents and environmental groups. DataOne plans to pursue permits and transition to low-emission fuel cells, while critics argue the penalty is insufficient and call for stronger action.