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A 4696·NJ·house

Requires owner or operator of data center to submit water and energy usage report to BPU.

In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Pintor Marin, Eliana
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to ATU

Mar 16, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates owners or operators of New Jersey data centers to submit quarterly reports on water and energy consumption to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Reports must include basic facility details, usage totals, efficiency calculations and sustainability data, and the BPU must post the information online within 30 days. The goal is to increase transparency and encourage more efficient resource use in the state’s data‑center industry.

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