"Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.
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The Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act establishes a statewide framework for regulating the development of large data centers in New Jersey. This bill aims to control the siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of these facilities. It requires impact statements, prioritizes brownfield or industrial corridor locations, and encourages the use of alternative energy sources. The Act also establishes a certification program to incentivize responsible data center development and promotes community benefits.
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