NJ slaps Vineland data center with $1M fine for unpermitted generators

State inspectors say they discovered 62 unpermitted power generators during a July visit. The state ordered DataOne to get permits or cease operations.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 629

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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New Jersey environmental officials have fined the operator of a sprawling data center in Vineland over $1 million for installing dozens of gas-powered generators without the required permits and ordered the company to get the permits within 45 days or cease operations.

State inspectors visited DataOne’s facility on July 29 and discovered 62 1,982-kilowatt generators that had not been there during their last inspection in December, the Department of Environmental Protection announced …

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