New Jersey Pushes New Oversight for AI Data Centers
Governor says operators must pay for grid upgrades and face new transparency requirements.
May 29, 2026 – New Jersey unveiled Wednesday a plan to more closely regulate artificial intelligence data centers.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat in her first year, announced the four-part proposal at the Statehouse in Trenton, citing mounting concerns over electricity costs, water usage and lack of community transparency across New Jersey.
