Maryland HB799 establishes regulations for generating stations co-located with data centers, ensuring they do not connect to the electric grid.

Maryland HB799, known as the Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act, mandates regulations for generating stations that co-locate with data centers. These stations must not interconnect with the electric transmission or distribution system. The Public Service Commission is tasked with adopting regulations that ensure these stations include backup electricity sources, cybersecurity safeguards, and protective measures against grid interaction.

Maryland HB799 establishes regulations for generating stations co-located with data centers, ensuring they do not connect to the electric grid.

Maryland HB799, known as the Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act, mandates regulations for generating stations that co-locate with data centers. These stations must not interconnect with the electric transmission or distribution system. The Public Service Commission is tasked with adopting regulations that ensure these stations include backup electricity sources, cybersecurity safeguards, and protective measures against grid interaction.