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AI Data Centers Drive 20% Rise in NJ Energy Bills

4/3/2026

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  • New Jersey Policy Perspective reports a surge in AI data center construction that raises electricity costs and pollution for residents.
  • Report shows data centers contributed to a 20% rise in energy bills last year and could account for 10% of usage by 2030.
  • Peter Chen of New Jersey Policy Perspective urges clear guidelines to protect residents, including defining data centers, improving cost-sharing transparency, standardizing energy forecasting, and eliminating government subsidies.