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Maryland Governor Draws New Boundaries for Data Centers
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order establishing a statewide framework to review large data center projects focusing on ratepayer protection, economic benefits, community involvement, environmental safeguards, and transparency. The order creates a Data Center Accountability Task Force for coordinated review of facilities demanding 25 megawatts or more, introduces closer scrutiny on infrastructure costs and tax exemptions, and increases public information and community engagement.
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Maryland just made landing state support for big data centers tougher by linking it to a coordinated state review and withdrawing tax breaks. You building or planning a volume-heavy facility need to factor in stricter cost and community scrutiny that could delay or deny permits and incentives.
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