Baltimore County Democratic candidates call for data center moratoriu…

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. 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.