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NJ S2274
NJ S2274Requires owner or operator of data center to submit water and energy usage report to BPU.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, would require the owner or operator of a data center in the State to prepare and submit a quarterly water and energy usage report to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) that contains the following information, at a minimum: (1) basic information relating to the data center; (2) information related to energy and water usage at the data center; (3) performance calculations and indicators for the data center, including the energy reuse factor, power usage effectiveness, renewable energy factor, and water usage effectiveness; (4) sustainability indicators for the data center; and (5) any other information determined by the BPU to be necessary. Data centers that have been in operation for at least a year would be required to provide the report to the BPU within three months after the bill's enactment, and all other data centers would be required to provide the report to the BPU within six months after the bill's enactment. Within 30 days of receiving a water and energy usage report from the owner or operator of a data center pursuant to the bill's provisions, the BPU would be required to publish the information on its Internet website, and update the information as necessary. An owner or operator of a data center that has submitted a water and energy usage report to the BPU pursuant to the bill's provisions would be required to notify the BPU of any substantial change in operations or technologies at the data center that would require an update to the information provided in the water and energy usage report at least 60 days prior to implementing the change in operations or technologies at the data center.
AI Summary
This bill requires the owner or operator of a data center, which is a facility primarily used for storing, managing, and processing digital data and housing computer systems and related infrastructure, to submit a quarterly report detailing their water and energy usage to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). This report must include basic data center information, specific energy and water consumption figures, and performance indicators such as the energy reuse factor (how much waste heat is reused compared to total energy consumed), power usage effectiveness (total energy used versus energy used by IT equipment), renewable energy factor (proportion of energy from renewable sources), and water usage effectiveness (total water used versus energy used by IT equipment). Additionally, the report will cover sustainability indicators like average equipment intake air temperature and waste heat temperature, and any other information the BPU deems necessary. Data centers already in operation for at least a year must submit their first report within three months of the bill's enactment, while newer data centers have six months. The BPU will then publish this information on its website within 30 days of receiving it. Data center operators must also notify the BPU at least 60 days before making any significant operational or technological changes that would affect the reported data.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2274 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2274_I1.HTM |
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