Data centers spark moratorium rush on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Data centers spark moratorium rush on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

News ClipBaltimore Sun·MD·7/22/2026

Eastern Shore counties in Maryland are rapidly considering and implementing moratoriums and tighter zoning regulations for data centers. This rush is driven by the need to balance potential tax revenue with concerns about the impact on power, water resources, and rural roads, as the state government also prepares to take action.

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Gov: Maryland State Government, Eastern Shore County Governments
Eastern Shore counties rush to tighten data center zoning, balancing new tax revenue against pressure on power, water and rural roads as state action looms.