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Maryland Residents Face $2 Billion Power Grid Upgrade for Out-of-State AI Data Centers
May 10, 2026
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Maryland citizens are expected to bear a $2 billion cost for upgrading the power grid to support out-of-state artificial intelligence data centers. The state has raised concerns with federal energy regulators, arguing that this financial burden contradicts commitments to protect ratepayers.
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- Maryland residents will incur a $2 billion expense for power grid enhancements.
- The upgrades are intended to accommodate artificial intelligence data centers located outside the state.
- State officials have expressed concerns to federal energy regulators about the impact on local ratepayers and the potential violation of ratepayer protection commitments.
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