Montgomery Co. introduces plan to stop new data centers

Name: Montgomery Co. introduces plan to stop new data centers
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T11:04:17.000Z
Duration: 21 s
Description: Montgomery County Council is proposing a six-month moratorium on new data center permits to study their impacts on power, water, and noise. The pause aims to allow officials to develop regulations for future data center development.

News Clip0:21WUSA9·Montgomery County, MD·5/5/2026

Montgomery County Council is proposing a six-month moratorium on new data center permits to study their impacts on power, water, and noise. The pause aims to allow officials to develop regulations for future data center development.

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Gov: Montgomery County Council, Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Council in Maryland is moving to implement a temporary halt on new data center permits. The proposal, introduced by the council, seeks to pause both new and pending data center applications for a period of six months.
This moratorium is intended to provide county leaders with time to thoroughly study and develop regulations addressing the various impacts of data center growth, including concerns related to power consumption, water demand, and noise levels. The objective is to establish a clear regulatory framework for future data center developments within the county.