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Vineland planning board votes to approve adjustment to Phase 2 of data center

The Vineland planning board and city council approved an adjustment and expansion for Phase 2 of a 300-megawatt AI data center. The project involves DataOne and Nebius. While the approval removes a hurdle for a deal between Nebius and Microsoft, the decision triggered protests from local residents who accused officials of selling them out. The project continues to move forward despite this community opposition.

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  • ✓ The Vineland planning board approved the second phase of a 300-megawatt data center plan.
  • ✓ The Vineland city council approved the DataOne expansion for the Nebius AI data center.
  • ✓ Local residents protested the approval.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Vineland officials approved the second phase of the Nebius AI data center expansion.

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  1. Vineland approves Phase 2 of Nebius AI data center expansion

    The Vineland planning board and city council approved an adjustment and expansion for Phase 2 of a 300-megawatt AI data center. The project involves DataOne and Nebius. While the approval removes a hurdle for a deal between Nebius and Microsoft, the decision triggered protests from local residents who accused officials of selling them out. The project continues to move forward despite this community opposition.

    Why it matters

    This facility is part of a larger push for AI infrastructure in New Jersey. The scale of the 300-megawatt plan makes it a massive addition to the local utility and land use requirements.

    What is confirmed

    • The Vineland planning board approved the second phase of a 300-megawatt data center plan.
    • The Vineland city council approved the DataOne expansion for the Nebius AI data center.
    • Local residents protested the approval.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The approval clears a hurdle for a deal between Nebius and Microsoft.
    • Nebius stock dipped in premarket trading following the announcement.

    What to watch next

    • Construction start date for Phase 2
    • Formal announcement of the Microsoft and Nebius deal
    • Further city council hearings regarding resident grievances
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. NBC10 Philadelphia — Vineland planning board votes to approve adjustment to Phase 2 of data center
    2. NJ.com — ‘You sold us out!’ N.J. town approves next phase of massive AI data center as residents erupt
    3. TradingView — NBIS Stock Dips Premarket: Nebius Clears Hurdle For Microsoft Deal As Vineland Approves Data Center Expansion
    4. Blockspace Media — Vineland, New Jersey city council approves DataOne expansion for Nebius AI data center
    5. WHYY — Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan
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