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Anne Arundel County opts for 15-month data center moratorium over outright ban

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23 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Anne Arundel County has decided to impose a 15-month moratorium on new data center developments instead of an outright ban, aiming to evaluate the impact of these facilities on energy and water resources.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Data centre builders in Anne Arundel County face a sudden 15-month halt that shifts access to that market into pause mode. If you plan new facilities there, start engaging local authorities now to anticipate new requirements.

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