Large-load utility customers and data center tax exemption (SB 992)
Montgomery County
Summary
A bill requiring big power users to register and join demand response programs got general support — but only if the data center tax exemption is stripped out. This affects how the grid absorbs energy-hungry facilities.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Opposing the exemption preserves the county's ability to tax data center property, consistent with its position on HB 1595/SB 427.
Ratepayers and grid reliability, if large users help manage electricity demand.
Large energy consumers, who would face new registration and demand response obligations.
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