The bill applies to new and existing data centers of at least 50 MW and aims to shield other ratepayers from costs associated with the AI boom.
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The bill applies to new and existing data centers of at least 50 MW and aims to shield other ratepayers from costs associated with the AI boom.
Published July 1, 2026
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill campaigning on Nov. 4, 2025. State lawmakers on June 30, 2026, passed a bill requiring state regulators to develop standards for tariffs that will apply to new and existing data centers of at least 50 MW.
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