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New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
A datacenter in Vineland, New Jersey has been fined $1.1 million after an investigation found dozens of unpermitted generators on the site. The state regulator issued its record fine following a visual investigation by Floodlight in partnership with The Guardian. Posts sharing the story are highlighting the size of the penalty and the role investigative journalism played in uncovering the unpermitted equipment, with discussion focusing on datacenter growth and its local environmental impact.
Why now: A state regulator issued a record fine against a datacenter following a joint investigative report, drawing attention to datacenters' environmental footprint.
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- New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators · The Guardian
State regulator’s record fine for DataOne facility in Vineland follows Floodlight investigation with the Guardian