Maryland Joins Virginia in Tightening Data Center Rules With New Accountability Framework

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, D, signs an executive order establishing a statewide review process

Akshaya Krishnan

Akshaya Krishnan

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Maryland Joins Virginia in Tightening Data Center Rules With New Accountability Framework
Maryland becomes the latest state to impose new accountability rules on large data center projects.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2026 - Some state governors want to see tighter oversight of data centers, responding to public concerns about noise and high energy bills.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, D, signed an executive order last week establishing a statewide review process and public dashboard for large data center projects, joining Virginia in a regional push to rein in the rapid expansion of AI-era server farms. 

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