New Jersey has attracted data centers with tax incentives, promoting them as sources of jobs and revenue without any drawbacks.

The reality tells a different story.

Data centers bring hidden costs to states and communities, including higher utility bills and lost tax revenue. Join NJPP for our first Progress Panel of 2026, Data Centers: Powering AI, Draining Communities, where panelists will examine the hidden costs of data centers. Learn how facilities strain state budgets, raise costs for small businesses and residents, and deliver fewer economic benefits than promised.