MD-EO-01.01.2026.16 · Executive action
Executive Order 01.01.2026.16 establishes responsible data-center development review
- Jurisdiction
- Maryland
- Current status
- Executive Order
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Office of the Maryland Governor
Scope and legal effect depend on the signed instrument and implementing authority.
Latest action
Signed by Governor Wes Moore
Sep 23, 2026
Subject areas
CarbonCertification & StandardsEnergyGrid ReliabilityJob CreationRatepayerSiting & Land UseWater
Policy mechanisms
Disclosure & reportingUtility rate / large-load tariff
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Quick summary
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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