Maryland
Data centers in Maryland
The Census tracks 2 major data center projects in Maryland, with 3.22 GW of planned capacity: 1 approved, 1 under construction.
Maryland data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Frederick Adamstown, Frederick County |
Under construction | 2.4 GW | Catellus Development | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Brightseat Tech Park Landover, Prince George's County |
Approved | 820 MW | Lerner Enterprises | Sep 2026 |
Recent changes in Maryland
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Quantum Frederick MD
County Executive rejects the Frederick Digital Campus DRRA and extends the data center pause through July 1, 2027 Frederick County Government -
Quantum Frederick MD
County receives first draft of the community benefits agreement / DRRA Frederick County Government -
Brightseat Tech Park MD
Council committee unanimously recommends legislation to reinstate detailed site plan review for data centers The Diamondback -
Quantum Frederick MD
County Executive signs order pausing new data center permits and approvals through the end of 2026 Maryland Matters -
Brightseat Tech Park MD
County Council approves a two-year moratorium on data center permitting and development The Diamondback -
Quantum Frederick MD
Maryland Supreme Court rules that a citizen referendum on the county's expanded data center zoning must stay off the ballot Maryland Matters -
Brightseat Tech Park MD
County Executive Aisha Braveboy signs executive order delaying data center approvals until Dec. 31; County Council votes unanimously for a six-month pause The Diamondback -
Quantum Frederick MD
Aligned breaks ground on a 72 MW data center within the campus DatacenterDynamics -
Quantum Frederick MD
MDE issues permit-to-construct for Aligned's emergency generators Maryland Department of the Environment
How many data centers are in Maryland?
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 2 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Maryland is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Frederick County · Prince George's County
Moratoriums
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Brightseat Tech Park MD
County Council approves a two-year moratorium on data center permitting and development The Diamondback
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