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Maryland at a Crossroads on Data Centers | Annapolis News
Maryland’s towns are wrestling with the boom of data centers—massive hubs powering AI and streaming—amid rising concerns over energy use, water consumption, noise, and skyrocketing utility bills. While Frederick County pauses new projects to study impacts, others like Harford have banned them outright, while Baltimore and Howard delay decisions. State lawmakers pushed through a bill to analyze statewide effects after the governor initially vetoed it over cost. The goal? Strike a balance: fuel innovation without burdening communities or the environment—and ensure these tech giants pay for…
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