Frederick County data center opponents to raise objections at community open house
Opponents of data centers in Frederick County, Maryland, are planning to protest at an open house regarding ongoing data center developments. Grassroots groups are raising environmental concerns about these projects, and Frederick County has enacted a moratorium on new data center applications until the end of the year.
In Frederick County, Maryland, opponents of data center development are expected to gather tonight at an open house. The community forum, held at the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, comes as construction on four new data center developments continues in the county.
Grassroots organizations, such as the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, are voicing significant environmental concerns regarding the proliferation of data centers. A representative from the network noted widespread opposition across the country and within Maryland to these developments.
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater stated the forum aims to inform the public about the county's efforts to responsibly manage potential data center development. Furthermore, Frederick County has imposed a moratorium on new data center applications, halting them until the end of the year.