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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Maryland — updated daily.
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Filing Description for Accession Number 20260702-5208
Source: Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionFERC’s eLibrary shows a complaint in EL26-87 filed by the Maryland Energy Administration and other Maryland state agencies against Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, described as a “Complaint by the Maryland State Agencies” and titled “Maryland State Agencies Section 206 Complaint re RTO Adder.pdf” (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). This is a regulatory proceeding touching an RTO adder, which can matter for large-load power costs and tariff risk.
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Recent Maryland data center news
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Maryland ratepayer advocate urges FERC to reject PJM’s $5.1B transmission cost allocation plan
The Maryland ratepayer advocate is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject PJM’s $5.1 billion transmission cost allocation plan. The dispute stems from PJM’s 2022 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan and the allocation of costs for transmission projects. The ratepayer advocate argues that the costs should be allocated based on who benefits from the projects, highlighting the economic benefits going to Virginia through the development of data centers. Additionally, the advocate objects to PJM’s plan to base incentives on 2022 load instead of 2028 forecast load. PJM has requested that the proposed cost allocation be allowed to take effect by April 9.
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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.