GoKawiilNew Jersey fines DataOne data center $1.07M for 62 unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators fined the DataOne data center in Vineland $1.07 million after inspectors found 62 unpermitted portable generators running at the site in late July, giving the operator 45 days to shut them down or seek proper permits. The facility, which supplies compute for Nebius under a $33 billion deal with Microsoft, has drawn prior resident complaints over an unpermitted LNG tank, noise, and lack of public consultation.
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The case highlights growing friction between rapidly expanding AI infrastructure projects and local communities that feel excluded from planning decisions. Residents' comments suggest they view fines as insufficient deterrents against well-capitalized tech operators, which could fuel calls for stricter enforcement or upfront permitting requirements as data center construction accelerates nationwide.
- DataOne was fined $1.07 million for running 62 unpermitted generators at its Vineland, NJ site.
- The facility supplies computing power tied to Microsoft's $33 billion deal with Nebius.
- Residents say the fine is too small a deterrent for a well-funded company, while DataOne says it will seek proper permits.
Source: tomshardware.com — Jowi Morales, 2026-09-25
Published there as: “New Jersey hits Microsoft-linked AI data center with record fine for 62 unpermitted power generators, issues 45-day shutdown deadline”
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