Maryland Sets New Data Center Review…Maryland Sets New Data Center Review Rules

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order creating statewide review standards and a task force to assess large proposed data centers seeking state action. The framework emphasizes ratepayer and grid protection, environmental impacts, community input, and transparency, while leaving final land-use decisions to local governments and stopping short of a statewide pause. Moore also plans to seek repeal of the state’s 2020 data center tax exemption, which would require legislative action.