Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation Monday that would require data centers to report their water and electricity use, asking lawmakers to add provisions directing state regulators to weigh whether those data centers’ power and cooling demands are unduly burdening other ratepayers.

Governor Murphy’s energy policy scrutinized as his two terms wrap up

As Gov. Phil Murphy’s time in office nears its end, his renewables-heavy energy goals are receiving mixed reviews.

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