New Jersey hits Microsoft-linked AI data center with record fine for 62 unpermitted power generators, issues 45-day shutdown deadline
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. According to the New York Times, state inspectors spotted 62 of these units powering the facility back in late July.Residents had already complained about it at a February town hall meeting. Inspectors said that there were no generators on site when they first visited in December last year.
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- ▪According to the New York Times, state inspectors spotted 62 of these units powering the facility back in late July.Residents had already complained about it at a February town hall meeting.
- ▪Inspectors said that there were no generators on site when they first visited in December last year.
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Tech Industry Data Centers New Jersey hits Microsoft-linked AI data center with record fine for 62 unpermitted power generators, issues 45-day shutdown deadline — site tied to $33 billion deal also built illegal 1.5M-gallon fuel tank News By Jowi Morales Published 25 September 2026 $1.07 million might seem like a huge sum, but it's a drop in the bucket for these data centers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The DataOne data center in Vineland, New Jersey, has just been hit with a record $1.07 million…
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