Elrich executive order freezes data center permits in Montgomery County for 6 months

News ClipThe Business Journals·Montgomery County, MD·6/15/2026

Montgomery County Executive Elrich has issued an executive order to freeze data center permits in Montgomery County for a period of six months. This action will temporarily halt new data center developments and associated permitting processes in the county. The order indicates a significant regulatory step affecting the data center industry in the region.

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Elrich executive order freezes data center permits in Montgomery County for 6 months  The Business Journals