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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order Codifying Responsible Data Center Development ...
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Maryland Governor Moore signed an executive order setting a strict framework for responsible data center development, including a task force to oversee projects at 25 megawatts or more, emphasising ratepayer protection, environmental safeguards, community input, and transparency. The administration plans to support repealing the Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption to further regulate the sector.
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You face a newly regulated environment in Maryland for large data centres, with clear state oversight and public transparency forcing tougher compliance. Reexamining your project pipelines and tax assumptions in the state is urgent as incentives are likely to disappear.
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