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Data Centers and Water Use
The rapid expansion of server-based data management and storage, especially with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred a major data center building boom. This growth has driven a concomitant demand for the land, electricity, and water needed for these new data centers.
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What is PJM? Why Does It Matter? How Can You Help?
PJM is the regional transmission organization (RTO) for our area here in the mid-Atlantic. Originally responsible for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland (thus, PJM), it now manages the electric grid for the entire mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest. As explained below, PJM has enormous power over electricity rates and the availability of clean energy.
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Maryland Matters
In 2026, more data center regulations could be coming in Maryland
Proposals could require state approval for projects, curtail their energy demand during peak times
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Technical.ly
Maryland lawmakers push forward data center impact report, overriding Gov. Moore’s veto
The study will analyze the environmental and economic effects of the large tech facilities across the state.
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The Baltimore Sun
‘Not a red-blue issue’: Data center impact study bill sees new bipartisan push
Maryland legislators renew bipartisan effort to override Governor Wes Moore’s veto of a bill that would commission a comprehensive study on data center impacts
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The Baltimore Sun
Could Baltimore County get a data center? What to know about potential risks, benefits
Community leaders and residents examine plans for a proposed large-scale data center in Woodlawn
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