A4096

Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.

Introduced·2/19/26

New Jersey A4096 mandates data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to the Board of Public Utilities.

New Jersey A4096 requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The reports must include basic information about the data center, details on energy and water usage, and performance and sustainability indicators. Data centers receiving financial incentives from state agencies must also report on waste heat reused. The BPU must publish certain information from the reports on its website within 30 days of receipt.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with Amendments

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

10:00 AM

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Substituted by S3379 (2R)

Jun 4

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee