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A5564 — NJ, US
A5564 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Bill A5564 introduces energy planning and clean energy sourcing mandates for AI data centers [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-04-10.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- ATU
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Submit an energy usage plan to the Board of Public Utilities (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
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- cto Evaluate current and planned energy consumption for AI data centers in New Jersey.
- cto Research and identify new clean energy sources to power AI data centers in New Jersey.
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NJ A5564 and S4143.
- compliance_officer Develop a draft energy usage plan for AI data centers, outlining power consumption and clean energy sourcing strategies.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- infrastructure, energy
Vendors providing data center services or energy solutions to AI operators in New Jersey will need to demonstrate compliance with strict clean energy mandates and assist clients with regulatory submissions.
Sample vendor questions
- How will your data center infrastructure support the exclusive use of new clean energy sources in New Jersey?
- Can you provide documentation or plans for sourcing 100% clean energy for your AI data center operations in New Jersey?
- What processes do you have in place to assist with the submission of energy usage plans to regulatory bodies like the BPU?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ Bill A5564 Targets AI Data Center Energy Use and Clean Energy Sourcing
New Jersey Bill A5564 introduces energy planning and clean energy sourcing mandates for AI data centers [1].
This development signals a potential new regulatory dimension for AI infrastructure concerning energy sustainability and environmental impact.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A5564?
- New Jersey Bill A5564 proposes new requirements for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. It mandates the submission of an energy usage plan to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for all proposed AI data centers [1]. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that all electricity consumed by these centers must originate from new clean energy sources [1]. Primary source →
- Why does A5564 matter?
- This development signals a potential new regulatory dimension for AI infrastructure concerning energy sustainability and environmental impact. Primary source →
- Who does A5564 affect?
- Organizations planning to build or operate AI data centers in New Jersey are directly within scope of this proposed legislation. This primarily impacts infrastructure developers and operators whose business models rely on large-scale computational facilities for AI workloads, including foundation model training and deployment. The mandate to source electricity from new clean energy sources also implicates energy procurement and sustainability functions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A5564?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A5564?
- As of the last published update, A5564 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "ATU". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A5564?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5564. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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