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Baltimore County Democratic candidates call for data center moratorium extension
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Fusion42 · 19 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Baltimore County Democratic candidates are calling for an extension of the current data center moratorium, set to expire 1 January 2027, citing county staff concerns over energy demand, water consumption (500,000 gallons per day), and community impact. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulations on 3 September 2026.
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If you're building a hyperscale data center in the mid-Atlantic, Baltimore County just closed until at least January 2028 and is writing permanent restrictions around energy and water. Your next site options are tightening; study what Prince George's approved instead, and call your Virginia land broker.
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