
Lawmakers push for data center reform as energy bills are already seeing an impact
News ClipWMAR 2 News Baltimore·MD·3/11/2026
Maryland lawmakers are working to regulate the rapid growth of data centers in the state as residents are already seeing the impact on their energy bills. Several pieces of legislation under consideration would determine where data centers can be built and encourage them to generate their own energy.
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Maryland lawmakers are pushing bills to control data center growth and protect ratepayers from rising energy costs