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DataOne fined $1.07M for unpermitted generators in New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has fined DataOne $1.07 million for violating the state's Air Pollution Control Act. The penalty, the largest ever against a data center in New Jersey, follows the discovery of 62 unpermitted natural-gas power generators at the company's facility in Vineland.
State inspectors identified the 62 Caterpillar G3516H engines, each rated at 1,982 kilowatts, during a site visit on July 29. Under New Jersey regulations, any generator with a capacity of 37 kilowatts or higher requires a preconstruction permit and a valid operating certificate, which DataOne failed to obtain for these units.
DataOne has contested the findings, suggesting the generators should be classified as temporary equipment. The company stated it is working to obtain the required permits and is pursuing a permanent energy solution using Bloom Energy fuel cells. The Vineland site is part of a $17 billion project involving a partnership with Microsoft to serve Nebius Group.
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DataOne · Ed Potosnak · Microsoft · New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · Vineland
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The 62 generators are 1,982-kilowatt stationary reciprocating engines. 1057thehawk.com · wpst.com · cryptobriefing.com · nj1015.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The company argues the generators should be classified as temporary units. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DataOne is pursuing necessary permits and working toward a permanent solution using Bloom Energy fuel cells. cryptobriefing.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The $1.07 million fine is the largest enforcement action ever taken against a data center in New Jersey. 1057thehawk.com · cryptobriefing.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] DataOne installed and operated 62 large natural-gas power generators without required permits. 1057thehawk.com · wpst.com · cryptobriefing.com · nj1015.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] DataOne was fined $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act. 1057thehawk.com · wpst.com · cryptobriefing.com · nj1015.com