New Jersey Towns Block Data Centers | New York City News

Ninety-three New Jersey towns are halting new data center projects amid rising concerns over energy consumption and environmental damage, fueled by grassroots activism. While the governor avoids a statewide ban, signing bills that mandate energy/water reporting and require companies to pay for grid upgrades — while canceling some tax breaks — activists argue it’s not enough. Polls show most residents support a pause until the power situation stabilizes, but the governor’s team defends their incremental approach as a step toward community control and fair contributions, even noting some environmental groups back their strategy. With no statewide consensus, local leaders remain divided on whether to halt construction entirely or continue evaluating the tech industry’s impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bba281978b968d0