Data Centers

The seven member council accepted only four of eleven amendments to a bill meant to limit the growth of data centers.

Opponents fear bill limiting size of data centers could force Frederick County to rely on the Maryland Piedmont Reliability project, even as the County Council stands opposed to the 70-mile power line.

The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project is a 70-mile transmission line cutting through three counties. Utility companies say it is necessary to meet increasing energy consumption, but community members and environmentalist are concerned.