New Jersey fines Vineland DataOne data center $1.07 million

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has announced a $1.07 million fine against DataOne’s Vineland data center for installing and operating 62 natural-gas generators without required permits.

• The DEP said the penalty follows a July 29 site inspection and alleges 62 1,982-kilowatt stationary reciprocating generators were installed and operated without a preconstruction permit and valid operating certificate.
• The order requires DataOne to apply for and obtain permits or cease operations; the release also outlines New Jersey’s broader four-pillar data center plan and cites July and August 2026 legislation on energy and water reporting and clean energy / rate class rules.