Executive Order 01.01.2026.16 establishes responsible data-center development review

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Signed by Governor Wes Moore

Sep 23, 2026

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Establishes a Maryland Data Center Task Force and a single state review process for proposed data centers of at least 25 MW, with public determinations covering ratepayer and grid protection, economic benefits, community voice, environmental safeguards, and transparency.

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Linked record: governor.maryland.gov

Sponsor / agency: Office of the Maryland Governor

Record last checked: Oct 13, 2026

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