https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-jersey-fines-data-center-1-1m-after-drone-pics-expose-62-gas-generatorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-jersey-fines-data-center-1-1m-after-drone-pics-expose-62-gas-generatorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-jersey-fines-data-center-1-1m-after-drone-pics-expose-62-gas-generators#u85641Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:46:01 +0000New Jersey authorities fined a Vineland data center approximately $1.1 million for violating pollution laws. The penalty follows the discovery of 62 gas-powered generators operating without permits. These units provided 123 MW of unpermitted power generation. Drone photography exposed the equipment, leading to the enforcement action. While some reports cite the fine as $1 million or $1.07 million, multiple sources confirm the penalty exceeds $1 million due to the unauthorized scale of the facility's power infrastructure.Why it mattersData centers require immense power and backup systems t