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DataOne Accused of Illegal Generator Use Near Schools

8/28/2026

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DataOne AI is operating unpermitted gas generators at its New Jersey datacenter, violating federal law.
Thermal drone footage captured 45 of 62 generators running simultaneously in late June.
The generators sit about a mile from two schools and emit health-harming pollution.
Former EPA air chief Bruce Buckheit said DataOne likely breaks federal law and should be fined.
Residents filed a federal class-action lawsuit over constant humming noise from the generators.

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DataOne AI is operating unpermitted gas generators at its New Jersey datacenter, violating federal law.
Thermal drone footage captured 45 of 62 generators running simultaneously in late June.
The generators sit about a mile from two schools and emit health-harming pollution.
Former EPA air chief Bruce Buckheit said DataOne likely breaks federal law and should be fined.
Residents filed a federal class-action lawsuit over constant humming noise from the generators.