Governor Wes Moore recently signed the Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act into law on May 9, 2024, which has positive implications for the data center industry and other sectors like hospitals and telecommunications that require on-site backup power generation. The legislation aims to streamline critical infrastructure projects in Maryland.
Quantum Loophole, a company developing its first Maryland project called Quantum Frederick, stands to benefit greatly from the advantages in backup power generation provided by the new law. With a 2,100-acre development in Frederick County, Quantum Frederick will offer land, water, power, and fiber to data centers in the region. The statute will take effect on July 1, 2024, demonstrating Maryland’s commitment to fostering innovation in businesses across the state.
During the signing of the Act into law, Governor Moore expressed his belief that the legislation would boost the data center industry in Maryland, leading to increased economic growth and job opportunities in the state. Rich Paul-Hus, SVP of Public Affairs for Quantum Loophole, emphasized Quantum Frederick’s strategic location near the hub of data center development in northern Virginia and highlighted how this new law brings advantages to businesses operating in this region. With support from First Energy and Potomac Edison providing power and a robust fiber network connecting it to Northern Virginia, Quantum Frederick is poised for success with its vast acreage for large-scale Internet infrastructure deployment.
