Lawmakers push for data center reform as energy bills are already seeing an impact

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. Proposals include requiring local governments to submit plans for data center construction and making it easier for data centers to generate their own energy without raising costs for ratepayers. Lawmakers want to be selective about which data centers come to Maryland, prioritizing those that can be flexible and responsible partners in the community. The goal is to establish control over data center growth before more facilities are built across the state.