New Jersey reportedly fines DataOne $1.1 million over 62 unpermitted gas generators

Thermal-drone footage reportedly showed 45 generators running

According to Ars Technica, New Jersey ordered DataOne, operator of a planned data center in Vineland, to pay a $1.1 million fine under the state’s Air Pollution Control Act. The report says thermal drone footage showed 45 of 62 gas generators operating and that none had the required permits. DataOne was reportedly allowed to continue operating the engines while applying for permits during a 45-day period, but would need to cease operations if it did not apply.

The supplied report does not establish a comparable prior enforcement outcome for this project.

New Jersey has reportedly ordered DataOne to pay a $1.1 million fine and gave it 45 days to seek permits or stop operating the generators.

The case reportedly combines enforcement against a large data-center project with a deadline that still permits generator operation while permit applications are pursued. New Jersey DEP described it as its largest enforcement action against a data center.