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Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about BGE data center developments across 1 states, including MD.

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News Clip3:28WJZ·Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD

Baltimore moves closer to pausing data center construction in the city

A bill proposing a one-year moratorium on data center construction in Baltimore has advanced from committee to the full City Council. Concerns include utility bills, climate impact, and strain on the electrical grid, while an investigation into a BGE transmission line project is also underway. Johns Hopkins University received a grant to move forward with a new data center project on its Bay View campus, which is exempt from the proposed moratorium.

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5/8/2026

News Clip3:12WJZ·Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD

Baltimore City bill would put one-year pause on data center development

The Baltimore City Council has proposed a bill for a one-year moratorium on data center development within city limits. This initiative stems from concerns over increased energy costs, grid strain, and potential community and health impacts. The council plans an informational hearing before a final vote.

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3/24/2026