The Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act, signed by Governor Wes Moore on May 9, 2024, aims to address the concerns of the data center industry in Maryland. This new law benefits not only the data center sector but also other industries that require significant on-site backup power generation, such as hospitals and telco sectors. The act passed with a unanimous vote from both the Maryland House and Senate, demonstrating a commitment to fostering continuous innovation and economic growth for businesses throughout the state.
Quantum Loophole, a company that specializes in developing large-scale internet infrastructure, is set to benefit significantly from the advantages in backup power generation that the new law provides for the data center industry in Maryland. The statute will take effect on July 1, 2024, allowing Quantum Loophole to maximize the benefits of the new legislation for their projects in the state.
During Governor Moore’s press conference where he signed the Act into law, he expressed his belief that this bill would supercharge the data center industry in Maryland, creating more economic potential and high-paying union jobs. Quantum Loophole’s Maryland project, Quantum Frederick, encompasses over 2,100 acres in Frederick County, Maryland, providing land, water
