Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Power for the People Act aims to address rising electricity costs by targeting big tech data centers. Critics argue it misdiagnoses the cause of increased utility prices, penalizes private investment, expands federal power, overlooks market solutions, and risks future investment, advocating instead for market reforms over regulatory burdens.
Meta Platforms has announced significant nuclear power agreements to support its expanding AI infrastructure, particularly its Prometheus AI supercluster in Ohio. The deals could yield up to 6.6 gigawatts of reliable, carbon-free energy by the mid-2030s, marking a shift towards nuclear as essential for AI’s energy demands amidst rising electricity needs.
Meta Goes Nuclear: Big Tech’s AI Boom Sparks a New Atomic Age Read More
On September 2, 2025, the Frederick County Council approved a zoning overlay for data centers on 2,500 acres, igniting debate over the region’s identity and environmental impacts. Supporters cite economic benefits, while opponents raise concerns about noise, water use, and biodiversity. The conflict emphasizes the tension between development and preserving rural heritage.
Frederick County Bets the Farm on Data Centers Read More
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s plan to restrict data center development to under 1% of county land provokes concerns about anti-growth sentiment and political maneuvering. Critics argue the proposal hinders economic stability, favors traditional agriculture over tech innovation, and risks financial strain through limited tax revenue, ultimately signaling a lack of pro-growth commitment.
Data Centers and Double Standards: Is Frederick County Picking Tech Winners While Punishing Growth? Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed a staggering 23 bills passed by the 2025 General Assembly — more than the combined total from his first …
What Is Wes Moore Doing? With 23 Vetoes, Maryland’s Governor Risks Alienating Everyone Read MoreJoanne Frederick discovers that a proposed transmission line, the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, will benefit Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Maryland. The project poses risks to Maryland’s rural communities, environment, and property rights, with local leaders largely silent. This situation reflects a broader trend of sacrificing rural areas for corporate profits.
Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom Read More