Data Center
Our East Windsor data center supports business continuity and disaster recovery for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with expansion that reflects our shared future.
We are committed to being a transparent partner in East Windsor and neighboring communities. We’ve compiled the questions we’ve heard most often – covering the topics that matter most, including land use, water, energy, jobs and local taxes. As the project moves forward, we will continue to welcome questions and share updates.
A data center is a purpose-built building that stores a large amount of digital data. This data – and the applications used to create, process and share it – is housed in servers that reside within the data center. Data centers are vital hubs for businesses, governments and organizations that rely on technology.
QTS plans for long‑term operations in East Windsor and has plans to develop one additional data center on the site. At this time, we do not have further expansion details to share. Any future development would follow applicable approvals and include continued engagement with the city and local community.
This expansion project represents an additional $600 million QTS investment that will have a transformative impact on East Windsor, supporting its growth and development.
It will support an additional 400 construction jobs and another 5-8 permanent positions.
We estimate the project will increase local tax revenue annually once the project is fully built out and operational, creating an opportunity to reduce tax burden for residents and support services and community programs throughout the Township.
This additional investment reflects our belief that responsible growth means shared prosperity for the communities where we live, operate and raise our families.
We estimate around 400 construction jobs and 5-8 permanent QTS jobs.
Beyond construction, data centers employ a wide range of onsite jobs across operations, project management, procurement, logistics, security and maintenance/technology.
Skillsets range from technical (electrical, mechanical, IT certifications) to administrative and security. Importantly, our Data Center Academy program provides paid training for individuals with no prior experience, creating a pathway to become a Critical Operations Technician.
We do not have a specific percentage goal; however, we will prioritize local hiring wherever possible. Through partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, and workforce programs, we aim for a significant portion of roles to be filled by residents.
We understand why people are interested in the power needs of this project. What we can share is that the facilities are designed to operate within the existing planning, regulatory and utility requirements for the area. We are working directly with local utilities to ensure that our power needs do not impact the reliability of service for homes or businesses in East Windsor and the surrounding areas.
While we don’t disclose specific power capacity for security and confidentiality reasons, we can reassure the community that the project has gone through the appropriate reviews, and the local grid has confirmed it can reliably support the site. As the project develops, we remain committed to ongoing dialogue with the community and local leaders.
QTS will pay for all project energy infrastructure and there will be no cost impact to existing JCP&L customers as a result.
QTS aspires to source the maximum amount of carbon-free energy. In 2024, QTS achieved full utilization of carbon-free operational electricity across our facilities. We work closely with utility companies to identify innovative and sustainable ways to best serve the communities in which we operate in and the environment.
QTS data centers are built with a closed-loop cooling system that does not consume water for cooling, once operational. Because our cooling technology uses a closed-loop, there will be no impact to water supply in East Windsor.
Once the cooling system is up and running, East Windsor water will only be used for everyday building needs. Overall water use is expected to be low because the cooling system does not rely on evaporative cooling. Water demand mainly comes from typical building needs rather than ongoing cooling operations. For a typical building, we use less than average water use by industrial standards, using about 50,000 gallons a month for bathrooms, kitchens, irrigation and humidification. This is about what 4 households use a month.
The closed-loop system that cools the data hall uses only water. We will need to initially charge the system with a one-time fill. The total initial charging volume can vary widely based on a variety of factors including power capacity and facility design. Since we’re still early in the planning stage for this development, it’s hard to predict the exact amount of water needed.
Our data centers are designed not to exceed permissible noise levels, and we implement a variety of sound mitigation strategies, including equipment enclosures, sound barriers and strategic grading and site layouts fit for each development.
QTS data center buildings are constructed to meet or exceed green building standards, which includes responsible lighting design. The lighting strategy will mitigate impact to wildlife and natural areas by implementing special lighting techniques. These include using directional lighting pointed downward and covered to reduce light pollution, lower wattage and brightness levels, motion sensors and automatic systems to avoid unnecessary lighting and landscaping to minimize light impact. All lighting plans will meet local and state code requirements.
Data centers are built for long-term use and are designed to evolve with technology. While the physical structure remains durable and well-maintained, the internal systems (servers, cooling, electrical) are upgraded to keep pace with innovation and efficiency standards.
The QTS approach is modular and scalable, meaning we can integrate new technologies without major reconstruction. This ensures the facility stays operational for decades.
We understand that projects of this scale raise important questions and concerns, and we take them seriously. We’re committed to providing clear, timely updates through our FAQ page and ongoing communications.
Residents can reach us anytime via [email protected], our website comment form, or at upcoming community events.
52-acre campus
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Flexible workspaces available for customer requests
159 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520
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