Utilities propose protections as data centers strain Maryland’s power grid

Utilities propose protections as data centers strain Maryland’s power grid

News Clipbaltimoresun.com·MD·10/2/2026

Maryland utilities are proposing that large electricity users, including data centers, pay more of the costs associated with connecting to the power grid. The proposal responds to concerns about the strain data centers are placing on Maryland’s electricity infrastructure.

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Maryland utilities want large electricity users, including data centers, to cover more of the costs of connecting to the power grid.