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Data Center Signal is tracking 20 clips about Atmosphere Data Centers data center developments across 1 states, including MD.

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News ClipWTOP News·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Atmosphere Data Centers scraps challenge to Montgomery Co. executive’s permitting moratorium

Atmosphere Data Centers withdrew its appeal of a zoning interpretation related to a six-month data center moratorium implemented by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. This withdrawal occurred after the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on data center development, rendering Elrich's executive order moot. The council's moratorium aims to allow time to address issues like tax policy, water usage, and noise regulations.

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8/30/2026

News ClipThe Baltimore Banner·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County data center developer withdraws challenge to moratorium

Atmosphere Data Centers withdrew its legal challenge against Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's six-month moratorium on data center development in Dickerson, Maryland. This follows the County Council's unanimous vote to enact an 18-month moratorium, which will replace Elrich's earlier order. Environmental concerns were a driving factor for these restrictions.

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8/29/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Atmosphere Data Centers withdraws challenge to Elrich’s permitting moratorium

Atmosphere Data Centers withdrew its legal challenge to an initial six-month data center moratorium in Montgomery County, Maryland, after the County Council enacted a new 18-month moratorium. The company is also seeking a continuance for its 360-megawatt data center campus conditional use application, which is currently pending before the hearing examiner. Local residents and environmental advocates have raised concerns about the project's impact on climate goals, water usage, and power needs.

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8/28/2026

News ClipBaltimore Sun·MD

Maryland must adopt a data center moratorium | GUEST COMMENTARY

This guest commentary advocates for a statewide data center moratorium in Maryland, citing concerns over high energy and water consumption, environmental impacts, and public opposition that has led several local governments to enact moratoriums. The authors urge state lawmakers to act and regulate the industry to protect residents and resources. The article highlights the inaction of the Maryland General Assembly regarding data center regulation despite local government efforts.

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8/22/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

County Council unanimously approves 18-month data center moratorium

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits. This decision follows a previous executive order for a six-month pause and ongoing public discussion about the facilities' impacts, including water usage and noise. Atmosphere Data Centers, which is developing a campus in Dickerson, expressed disappointment and is appealing a related zoning interpretation.

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7/28/2026

News ClipThe Baltimore Banner·Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Council passes 18-month data center moratorium

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed an 18-month moratorium on data center development, replacing a prior six-month executive order that was challenged by Atmosphere Data Centers. Concurrently, a zoning bill was approved to define data centers and establish future regulations, temporarily preventing new construction until specific locations are determined. This action was supported by residents concerned about noise, water usage, energy bills, and pollution.

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7/28/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County environmental advocates urge passage of 18-month data center moratorium

Montgomery County, MD is considering an 18-month data center moratorium and a zoning amendment to restrict large data centers (over 25MW). Environmental advocates are urging the County Council to approve these measures due to concerns about climate impact, water consumption, and energy use. The full council is expected to vote on Tuesday.

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7/24/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Council advances data center moratorium and zoning definition

Montgomery County committees are advancing an 18-month moratorium and a zoning text amendment to define data centers and temporarily prohibit them county-wide. These actions aim to create comprehensive regulations for data center development, driven partly by a large project proposed in Dickerson by Atmosphere Data Centers.

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7/23/2026

News ClipThe Baltimore Banner·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Council poised to pass 18-month data center moratorium

Montgomery County, Maryland, is poised to extend its data center moratorium to 18 months, replacing an earlier six-month ban. The County Council's economic development committee advanced the proposal for a full council vote, while another committee proposed defining data centers in the county's zoning code. Atmosphere Data Centers, which plans to build five facilities in Dickerson, has already challenged the previous ban and awaits the council's final decision.

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7/22/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Councilmembers signal support for 18-month data center moratorium

Montgomery County Councilmembers are signaling support for an 18-month moratorium on data center development, merging two competing bills. The full council is expected to vote on the moratorium bill and a related zoning text amendment. This follows an executive order by County Executive Marc Elrich imposing a six-month moratorium, which Atmosphere Data Centers is currently appealing.

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7/22/2026

News ClipThe Baltimore Banner·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Dickerson data center developer files appeal of Elrich’s moratorium

Atmosphere Data Centers has filed an appeal against Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's six-month moratorium on data center permits in Dickerson, Maryland. The moratorium was enacted due to environmental concerns, with the County Council also considering proposals to extend it and introduce new zoning regulations for data centers.

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7/16/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Atmosphere Data Centers challenges Elrich’s moratorium on permit review

Atmosphere Data Centers is appealing a zoning interpretation by Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services, which is based on an executive order by County Executive Marc Elrich imposing a six-month moratorium on data center permits. The developer argues the department misinterpreted the order and that the executive order itself is unlawful. Concurrently, the County Council is considering its own legislative proposals for a moratorium and zoning restrictions.

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7/16/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

How long is enough for a data center moratorium? Residents weigh in

Montgomery County, Maryland, is grappling with multiple proposals for a data center moratorium, ranging from six months to two years, driven by resident concerns over environmental impacts, water usage, and energy demands. An executive order has already enacted a six-month pause on new permits, while the County Council debates competing bills and a proposed zoning text amendment. A specific project by Atmosphere Data Centers in Dickerson is pending review amidst this policy debate.

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6/17/2026

News ClipWTOP·Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County rolls out six-month moratorium on data center permits

Montgomery County Executive Marc Erlich announced a six-month moratorium on data center permits. This moratorium will not impact the planning board's ongoing work with the Atmosphere Data Centers group. The measure aims to temporarily pause new data center developments in the county.

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6/13/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

Elrich signs executive order pausing new data center permits for six months

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order imposing a six-month pause on new data center permits, allowing the County Council time to develop new regulations. The moratorium does not affect the Montgomery Planning Board's review of existing applications, such as Atmosphere Data Centers' project in Dickerson. The County Council is actively working on several proposals, including zoning text amendments and further moratorium legislation.

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6/12/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Montgomery County, MD

Jawando introduces bill to implement two-year moratorium on data center permits

Montgomery County, Maryland, is considering two separate bills for data center moratoriums; one for two years and another for six months. Councilmembers disagree on the duration and scope, particularly concerning a planned 300 MW data center campus by Atmosphere Data Centers in Dickerson. Public hearings are scheduled for both proposals.

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5/13/2026

News ClipMontgomery Community Media·Montgomery County, MD

Councilmember Glass proposes a pause to data center permitting, says 'Our climate is on the line'

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has proposed a six-month pause on data center permits, citing concerns about climate impact, utility costs, and environmental hazards. The legislation aims to create time for developing regulations for data centers in the county. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for June 16.

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5/8/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Councilmember Introduces Bill to Halt Data Center Permits

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass introduced a bill for a six-month moratorium on data center permits, aiming to temporarily pause development due to environmental and utility cost concerns. The proposed moratorium would apply retroactively, impacting a large data center project by Atmosphere Data Centers in Dickerson that is currently pending approval. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for June 16.

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5/7/2026

News Clipbethesdamagazine.com·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Will the Dickerson data center project impact MoCo’s environment?

Environmental activists and local officials are raising concerns about the potential climate and water impacts of Atmosphere Data Centers' proposed 110-acre campus in Dickerson, Montgomery County, Maryland. The project, planned for a former coal plant site owned by Terra Energy, faces calls for 100% renewable energy use and a temporary moratorium on data center construction in the county due to its significant power and water demands.

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4/7/2026

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Why the data center industry came to Dickerson

Atmosphere Data Centers proposes a large campus in Dickerson, Montgomery County, Maryland, on the site of a former coal plant. This project faces significant local opposition and prompts discussions on county-wide zoning restrictions and a potential moratorium on data center development due to environmental and power concerns. Separately, a lawsuit related to the QLoop fiber project in the region has been settled.

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4/6/2026