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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Maryland — updated daily.
Recent Maryland data center news
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Google taps Whiting-Turner to build $600M Oregon data center
Google has selected Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. to build a $600 million data center in Wasco County, Oregon. The 290,000-square foot facility will expand Google’s existing data center presence in the area. The decision was based on the region’s energy infrastructure, available land, and workforce. Google has invested over $1.8 billion in Oregon since 2006. Other tech companies like Meta Platforms, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, and Amazon are also investing in data center developments across the country.
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PJM board approves $5B in transmission projects to be built by Dominion, FirstEnergy, others
PJM’s board has approved $5 billion in transmission projects to be developed by Dominion, FirstEnergy, and others in response to the planned data centers in Virginia and Maryland, as well as announced generation retirements. The projects were selected based on their ability to meet system needs, utilize existing rights of way, and have cost and schedule risks. However, concerns have been raised by state utility regulators about PJM’s transmission planning processes, calling for changes and extended public consultation.
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Amazon turns to brownfields, other ‘challenging’ projects to accelerate clean energy progress
Amazon is accelerating its clean energy initiatives by aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2025, ahead of the previous 2030 goal. The company is investing in wind, solar projects globally, including brownfield sites like the Maryland coal project. Amazon is also advocating for renewable energy adoption in new markets like South Korea and Greece.
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Dominion Energy tapped to build $2.5B in transmission under PJM’s $5B proposal
PJM Interconnection suggests $4.9 billion in transmission projects, with Dominion Energy assigned $2.5 billion, followed by Exelon’s Potomac Electric Power at $653 million and Public Service Electric & Gas at $447 million. The plan addresses a 7,500 MW demand increase due to data centers in Virginia and Maryland, and plant retirements.