Moore says he would ‘absolutely sign’ statewide data center moratorium
Summary
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he would definitely approve a statewide pause on building new data centers if a bill for that came to him. This position puts him in line with other governors who want to stop new data centers from being built for now.Key Facts
- Governor Wes Moore of Maryland supports a pause on new data centers in the state.
- He said he would sign a statewide data center moratorium bill if it reached his desk in 2027.
- A moratorium means a temporary stop or pause on approving new projects.
- Other governors and officials have also called for pauses on new data centers.
- Data centers are facilities that store and manage large amounts of digital information.
- Concerns about data centers include energy use and environmental impact.
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