The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Lopatcong Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
New Jersey requires large data centers to cover much of their electricity costs and offer demand flexibility; reporting and construction rules add paperwork and costs. Tax incentives are available only to qualifying projects, while regulators study possible electricity-cost effects.
Rating and summary from New Jersey statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Lopatcong Township.
failed · Lopatcong TownshipLists Ordinance No.Lopatcong Township Ordinance No. 26-04 (2026)
People behind it
- Lopatcong Township
Primary applicant and proposer of the Highlands Redevelopment Area designation.
- Pohatcong Township
Joint applicant that participated in submitting the Highlands Redevelopment Area designation application.
- Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council
Reviewed, administered, and approved the Highlands Redevelopment Area designation by resolution.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Ordinance No. 26-06 prohibits data centers in the ROM zone.
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