Data Centers in Maryland
Maryland has 6 tracked data centers representing roughly 149 MW of capacity, operated by 6 companies.
- State
- Maryland
- Facilities
- 6
- Tracked capacity
- 149 MW
- Operators
- Digital Realty, Equinix, CyrusOne, NSA, TierPoint, Expedient
Facilities
| Facility | Operator | Location | Status | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty Elkridge | Digital Realty | Elkridge, MD | Operational | 30 MW |
| Equinix DC Series (Ashburn adjacent) | Equinix | Laurel, MD | Operational | 20 MW |
| CyrusOne Baltimore | CyrusOne | Baltimore, MD | Operational | 20 MW |
| NSA Fort Meade DC | NSA | Fort Meade, MD | Operational | 60 MW |
| TierPoint Baltimore | TierPoint | Baltimore, MD | Operational | 16 MW |
| Expedient Owings Mills | Expedient | Owings Mills, MD | Operational | 3 MW |
Cities in this state
Operators in this state
- Digital Realty in Maryland
- Equinix in Maryland
- CyrusOne in Maryland
- NSA in Maryland
- TierPoint in Maryland
- Expedient in Maryland
Maryland: incentives, local rules, electricity and water
Generator approvals
Maryland's SB 474, the Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024, was approved by the Governor as Chapter 411 on May 9, 2024. It changes the generating-station definition and related approvals; it is not a blanket exemption from environmental or local permits.
Maryland General Assembly — SB 474 · Source checked 2026-10-14
Local moratoriums and zoning
A statewide bill is not evidence of a local moratorium. Current restrictions require a dated city or county ordinance. This section does not establish whether a moratorium applies to a particular property.
Electricity and household bills
State electricity averages do not establish a project's tariff or its effect on household bills. Project-specific conclusions require utility filings and regulator decisions. A current facility-specific bill impact is not established here.
Water and cooling
Water demand depends on the cooling system, climate, operating load and water source. A capacity figure alone cannot establish water consumption. Facility-specific withdrawal and discharge figures are unknown unless disclosed in a source.
Maryland legislation and reported bill statuses
EIA electricity data · EPA commercial-building water guidance