New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators

The datacenter provides AI computing power to Microsoft as part of a $17bn deal with Nebius, a Dutch company. Photograph: Evan Simon / Floodlight The datacenter provides AI computing power to Microsoft as part of a $17bn deal with Nebius, a Dutch company. Photograph: Evan Simon / Floodlight Floodlight Datacenters – US New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators State regulator’s record fine for DataOne facility in Vineland follows Floodlight investigation with the Guardian

Prefer the Guardian on Google New Jersey regulators issued their largest-ever fine against a datacenter on Tuesday following a recent Floodlight investigation with the Guardian that found DataOne’s facility in Vineland operating at least 45 gas-powered generators without a state permit.