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Requires energy usage plan for proposed artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities; requires all electricity for artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities to be derived from new clean energy sources.
Requires AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities in NJ to use new clean energy and submit energy usage plans to the Board of Public Utilities.
If you operate an AI data center or crypto mining facility, you must use new clean energy and submit an energy plan for approval.
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What This Means
This bill mandates that AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities in New Jersey derive electricity from new clean energy sources. Operators must submit energy usage plans to the Board of Public Utilities.
Key Provisions
- All electricity for AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities must come from new clean energy sources.
- Submission of an energy usage plan to the Board of Public Utilities is required.
- Facilities cannot connect to the grid without an approved energy usage plan.
Latest Legislative Action
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Zwicker D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
| John McKeon D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Patrick Diegnan D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
| Robert Smith D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Shirley Turner D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
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Compliance Checklist
Who: AI data center operators
Deadline: Before connecting to the grid
Penalty: Disapproval of grid connection
Who: AI data center operators
Deadline: Ongoing requirement
Penalty: Non-compliance with state energy regulations
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