Nothing reported in Cambridge City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Cambridge City votes on zoning. The Dorchester County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
City commissioners voted unanimously for a one-year pause on processing, reviewing and approving data center applications and permits. City staff must draft guidelines within the year.
Aug 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Cambridge City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Cambridge City: Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Delmarva Power (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Maryland.