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Who Pays for New Jersey's Data Center Boom? – NJ Urban News

Summary by NJURBANNEWS
Credit: Omar Ashraf via Pexels With more than 80 data centers operating in New Jersey, state residents have faced a 20% surge in energy costs since June 2025. By 2030, NJ data centers are projected to consume as much electricity as Rhode Island. Local communities and advocates are calling for stronger regulations to rein in utility costs and address environmental concerns before the industry’s footprint becomes irreversible. Increases in utility…
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NJURBANNEWS broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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