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Governor Sherrill Struggles with Rising Energy Costs Amid Data Center Demand

4/5/2026

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill faces challenges fulfilling her pledge to lower energy costs as bills rose 20% last year, driven by data center demand.
Her administration is pursuing legislation requiring data centers to manage energy needs and pay for power.
She has promoted renewable energy projects to address affordability while balancing tech investment with rising costs.
Advocates stress the urgency of addressing the energy demands driven by these facilities.

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Story summary

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill faces challenges fulfilling her pledge to lower energy costs as bills rose 20% last year, driven by data center demand.
Her administration is pursuing legislation requiring data centers to manage energy needs and pay for power.
She has promoted renewable energy projects to address affordability while balancing tech investment with rising costs.
Advocates stress the urgency of addressing the energy demands driven by these facilities.