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Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and gubernatorial challenger Dan Cox hold opposing views on hyperscale data center development. Cox advocates for an immediate statewide moratorium, while Moore seeks strict developer requirements and preservation of local control. The debate highlights TeraWulf's proposed Charles County project, which Cox uses to allege political impropriety.
Federal regulators approved the sale of the Morgantown Generating Station in Charles County, Maryland, to TeraWulf, which plans to convert it into a data center complex. The project faces opposition from advocacy groups concerned about electricity prices and environmental impacts, and local Charles County commissioners recently denied a zoning change for data centers while other Maryland counties have adopted moratoriums.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore's administration offered to expedite permits for TeraWulf's proposed data center at the former Morgantown Generating Station in Charles County. This decision, revealed through emails, has sparked controversy due to campaign donations and concerns from local residents and environmental advocates about the project's reliance on natural gas and its potential environmental impact.
TeraWulf, an Eastern Shore developer, plans to acquire and redevelop the retired Morgantown Generating Station in Charles County, Maryland, converting it to natural gas to power data centers. The proposal, which aims to restore a gigawatt of generation and add battery storage, has stirred local and environmental concerns while state officials pledge support. The deal requires approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and faces objections from advocacy groups.