https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vineland-planning-board-votes-to-approve-adjustment-to-phase-2-of-data-centerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vineland-planning-board-votes-to-approve-adjustment-to-phase-2-of-data-centerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vineland-planning-board-votes-to-approve-adjustment-to-phase-2-of-data-center#u45412Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:30:26 +0000The 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 mattersThis 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