Data center developers typically have to apply for permits to install generators that create local air pollution. The DataOne facility in New Jersey is the latest project accused of violating federal law by running on gas-fired generators without approval. [Link: One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law' | https://floodlightnews.org/new-jersey-data-center-federal-violation/ | Floodlight]

Investigative report reveals DataOne AI data center in NJ operating unpermitted gas generators near schools, emitting harmful pollution.

Thermal drone footage shows DataOne — the Microsoft-backed AI data center in Vineland — is powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generators