Friedson Pushes Data Centers to Fund Own Clean Energy
FriedsonMar 12, 2026
Councilmember Andrew Friedson on March 12, 2026 outlined principles to guide Montgomery County's approach to data center zoning ahead of a planned zoning text amendment. Friedson called for data centers to be powered by new, dedicated clean energy so costs are not shifted to existing ratepayers, and to be restricted to appropriately zoned industrial areas away from homes and schools. He also cited ongoing Maryland General Assembly legislation on data center energy demand as context for the Council's local decisions.
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Source: Councilmember Andrew Friedson, “Councilmember Friedson Calls for Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way to Protect Consumers from Surging Energy Bills”, received Mar 12, 2026.
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2026-03-12
effective — Councilmember Friedson announces data center development principles
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