Dickerson data center (Terra Energy/Atmosphere)
Montgomery County
Description
The proposed hyperscale data center complex near Dickerson dominated public testimony on the moratorium bills, with opponents citing its ~300 megawatts of demand, Potomac water withdrawals, and proximity to the Ag Reserve; the developer's representative defended the project's design and offered 390 acres of forest easements.
Impact summary
Would be one of the county's largest industrial energy users, straining the grid and drawing Potomac water; opponents want a regulatory framework in place first.
Applicant
- Name
- Terra Energy / Atmosphere Data Centers
- Address
- Dickerson, Maryland (near the Potomac River and C&O Canal)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
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