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A1170 — NJ, US
A1170 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey A1170 would mandate energy usage plans and new clean energy sourcing for AI data centers [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-13.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- ATU
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Submit an energy usage plan to the BPU for proposed artificial intelligence data centers. | — | — |
| deployer | Ensure all electricity for artificial intelligence data centers is derived from new clean energy sources. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- cto Develop a plan for sourcing and documenting new clean energy for all AI data center operations in New Jersey.
- compliance_officer Prepare and coordinate the submission of required energy usage plans to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for all proposed AI data centers.
- board_director Approve strategic investments and operational policies to ensure compliance with clean energy requirements for AI data centers.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- infrastructure, energy, security_tooling
Vendors providing data center services, energy, or infrastructure for AI deployments in New Jersey will need to explicitly confirm their ability to meet the new clean energy sourcing requirements and provide supporting documentation. This will likely impact procurement costs and vendor selection.
Sample vendor questions
- Can you confirm that all energy supplied for our AI data center operations in New Jersey will be sourced from new clean energy?
- What documentation can you provide to demonstrate compliance with New Jersey's clean energy requirements for AI data centers?
- How will your services support our obligation to submit energy usage plans to the BPU?
- What are the implications for service cost and availability given these new energy mandates?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Mandates Clean Energy Plans for AI Data Centers
New Jersey A1170 would mandate energy usage plans and new clean energy sourcing for AI data centers [1].
This development introduces an environmental and infrastructure obligation for AI deployers with significant computational needs, affecting future data center siting.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1170?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A1170 (2026-2027) proposes requiring artificial intelligence data centers to submit an energy usage plan to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) [1]. This legislation further stipulates that all electricity consumed by these centers must originate from new clean energy sources [2]. The bill is currently assigned to a committee for review. Primary source →
- Why does A1170 matter?
- This development introduces an environmental and infrastructure obligation for AI deployers with significant computational needs, affecting future data center siting. Primary source →
- Who does A1170 affect?
- This bill primarily affects entities proposing to construct or operate artificial intelligence data centers within New Jersey. The scope includes organizations in technology, cloud computing, and AI development that require substantial computational infrastructure. Considerations include the long-term energy sourcing strategies and the financial implications of developing or procuring new clean energy. This also impacts infrastructure planners and compliance functions responsible for energy and environmental regulations. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1170?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1170?
- As of the last published update, A1170 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "ATU". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1170?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1170. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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