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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across New Jersey — updated daily.
Recent New Jersey data center news
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Construction employment rises in 30 states over past year, AGC reports
The Associated General Contractors of America reported that construction employment increased in 30 states and the District of Columbia between May 2025 and May 2026.
- Main announcement: AGC reported state construction employment increased in 30 states and D.C. between May 2025 and May 2026; Texas added 18,700 jobs (2.1%), North Carolina added 13,600, Wisconsin added 9,000, and Wisconsin posted the largest percentage increase (6.2%); California recorded the largest annual decline at 13,100 jobs (−1.5%).
- Monthly detail and risks: From April to May, construction employment increased in 23 states and D.C., declined in 22 states, and was unchanged in 5 states; monthly leaders included Texas (+3,600) and Wisconsin (+2,900). AGC officials Ken Simonson and Jeffrey D. Shoaf cautioned that opposition to data center projects and uncertainty over federal transportation funding pose threats to future construction job growth.
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Episode for June 19, 2026
Governor Shapiro’s office offered to streamline permitting for Amazon.
- Governor Shapiro’s office offered to streamline permitting for Amazon: Investigative reporting by Jael Holzman (Heatmap News) examined emails between the Governor’s office and Amazon revealing outreach to court new data centers as public opposition to AI data centers in Pennsylvania has grown. Key entity: Office of Governor Josh Shapiro; reporter: Jael Holzman; action: offer to streamline permitting for Amazon (reported, based on reviewed emails).
- Other environmental actions and notices described: the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is accepting public comment on a proposed wastewater discharge permit for the Rustic Ridge coal mine that would allow 2.8M gallons of treated wastewater into a Laurel Highlands trout stream; coverage also highlights the American burying beetle recovery effort, the century-old fire tower wildfire-detection system, and a coalition of conservation groups in Westmoreland County seeking property owners to support monarch butterflies.
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US BESS integrator FlexGen, LDES tech provider Eos enter European market with first deals
FlexGen has announced awards and market entry projects across multiple European markets while Eos has signed a binding master supply agreement for the DACH region and advanced U.S. manufacturing plans.
- FlexGen market entry: FlexGen announced it has been awarded projects across the UK, Finland, Sweden and is active in the Nordics, Portugal and Ukraine, deploying its HybridOS EMS and controls/data platform to improve availability, reduce risk and support BESS paired with gas turbines; it is pursuing VDE certification to enter additional EU markets and has local teams in UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Poland to handle commissioning and service.
- Eos commercial framework and U.S. manufacturing: Eos signed a binding master supply agreement with CAPAC Energy for Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH) through 2031 with a 750 MWh capacity commitment (scalable to 2 GWh); Eos also reported a US$352.9 million planned investment/relocation to Pennsylvania with associated state funding proposals totalling US$22 million (including a US$10 million Pennsylvania First grant and US$12 million via RACP, of which US$3 million was awarded in 2022), and the Thorn Hill manufacturing line will ramp to full production targeted in Q4 2026.
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Elevate, ArcLight Bring Energy Storage Facility Online in Virginia
Elevate Infrastructure and ArcLight Capital Partners have begun operating the 150-MW/600-MWh Prospect Power battery energy storage project in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- Project details: Prospect Power is a 150 MW / 600 MWh standalone battery storage facility in Rockingham County, Virginia, contracted under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dominion Energy Virginia; a ribbon-cutting included representatives from Dominion Energy, state and local officials, community leaders, and project partners.
- Background and recent actions: Elevate and ArcLight acquired Prospect Power in January 2026; ArcLight agreed to be acquired by DigitalBridge Group in a $1.05-billion deal (reported recently), Elevate closed a $50-million Energy Transition Supplier Finance Facility in April, and Elevate was selected for the 150-MW/600-MWh Garden State Reliability Project by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in March.
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Local Data Center Backlash Signals a Shift in How the Grid Must Evolve
The article highlights state and local regulators escalating restrictions and mandates on large-scale data center development in response to grid strain.
- Regulatory actions: Maine lawmakers advanced (then saw a veto) a temporary halt on new data center projects above 20 megawatts; Monterey Park voters approved a permanent citywide ban on data center construction; New Jersey officials unveiled a framework requiring mega-scale data centers to source their own clean energy and directly fund grid upgrades to avoid passing infrastructure costs to residents.
- Context and evidence:Electricity demand is projected to grow 15%-20% over the next decade (DOE), and an OBM survey found 64% of energy professionals say data center growth is accelerating flexible load management initiatives. The piece is an analytical overview calling for earlier utility coordination, flexible load management, automation, and transparency from developers and operators.
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Data center news: Detroit takes responsible approach to data centers, Benson says
Detroit City Councilmember Scott Benson announced the council-approved moratorium resolution to build a stronger regulatory framework for data center development in Detroit.
- Main announcement: The council-approved moratorium resolution created a stakeholder group (labor, business, sustainability advocates) to draft a zoning ordinance by end of 2026; Benson emphasized no increase in utility bills for residents and community-driven local control for development.
- Additional details/background:GOP state Sen. Jim Runestad introduced bills for a one-year statewide moratorium (may not receive a committee hearing); Erin Brockovich launched a national interactive tracking map for operational/under-construction/proposed facilities; Google granted $250,000 to the Huron River Watershed Council while planning a 1.5-million-square-foot Michigan data center that will draw 2–3.65 million gallons daily from the Great Lakes Water Authority.
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Data Center Jobs: Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Sales, Field Service and Facility Tech Jobs Available in Major Data Center Hotspots
Data Center Frontier, in partnership with Pkaza, posts the latest data center career opportunities on its jobs board.
- Main announcement: Data Center Frontier and Pkaza have published a roundup of active data center job openings covering roles such as Mechanical Applications Engineer, Electrical Commissioning Engineer, Project Coordinator, Architect Design Manager, Electrical Project Manager, Commissioning Project Manager, Controls PM, Facility Operations Director, Project Executive (Owner’s Rep), and other critical-facilities positions across multiple U.S. locations (examples include Pittsburgh, PA; New Albany, OH; Ashburn, VA; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; Naperville, IL). Many roles note remote, traveling, or multiple-city availability and relocation options where specified.
- Background / details: This is a recurring/monthly jobs-posting series powered by Pkaza Critical Facilities Recruiting and the Data Center Frontier jobs board; listings emphasise employer needs for MEP/critical facilities design, commissioning, mission-critical power and cooling expertise, energy efficiency and LEED experience, and include travel/remote work options and multiple-site listings for several roles. No monetary values, contract amounts, or deal announcements are included.
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We’ve signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with Voltus to create a smart capacity solution for the grid.
Google has signed a three-year agreement with Voltus to create a smart capacity solution for the PJM grid.
- Three-year agreement: Google and Voltus will unlock up to 100 megawatts (MW) of new electricity capacity from flexible distributed energy resources in the PJM grid region (which serves 67 million people). Voltus will orchestrate batteries and smart thermostats, reducing demand when the grid needs it and paying participating local homes and businesses. Implementation timeline: three years from the agreement start.
- Background and supporting detail: The post links a Brattle report estimating U.S. consumers could save more than $100 billion over the next decade through smarter grid utilization; Google frames this as part of broader pilots (including data center demand response) to scale models that strengthen grids serving Google data centers.
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Targeted Pressure: How Chinese Manufacturing Competition Impacts US States
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has published a report finding Chinese industrial policy is reshaping global manufacturing and harming industries across every U.S. state.
- Main finding & method: The ITIF report (June 1, 2026) analyzes one “national power industry” per state using County Business Patterns employment data, HS/SITC export proxies, and global market-share series to conclude that state-backed Chinese subsidies, export pushes, and overcapacity are driving down prices and pressuring U.S. producers in sectors such as semiconductors, batteries, aircraft, and fabricated metals.
- Key facts, numbers, and timelines:China plans ~$150 billion in semiconductor investment through 2030 vs. $52 billion under the U.S. CHIPS funding; the report cites $63.3 billion Chinese semiconductor spending in H1 2025, TSMC’s $165 billion U.S. investment announcement, GE Appliances’ $490 million Appliance Park investment (2025), and state/national export shares and HS-code trade series used throughout the analyses.
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New Jersey Pushes New Oversight for AI Data Centers
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a four-part proposal to more closely regulate AI data centers at the Statehouse in Trenton.
- Main announcement: Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled a four-part proposal requiring data centers to fund their own infrastructure upgrades, publicly disclose energy and water usage, and meet community standards on noise, light and pollution; the announcement was made at the Statehouse in Trenton and rejects calls for a statewide moratorium on data center construction.
- Background and details: The proposal responds to concerns about rising electricity costs (federal data show average annual utility bills rose by about $260 per household), strain on the grid noted by PJM Interconnection, and the scale of the sector in New Jersey (roughly 80 data centers, industry says 96,000 jobs and $17 billion contributed to the state’s economy in 2023); the measure aligns with data center bills already advancing in the New Jersey Legislature.