Maryland Slapped With $2B Grid Bill to Power Out-of-State AI Data Centers

Imagine opening your monthly electric bill to find a "surcharge" for a luxury renovation being performed on a house three towns away—a house you will never visit, owned by a person you’ve never met. Now, imagine that "surcharge" isn't a one-time fee, but a decades-long commitment totaling $2 billion, all to power a "digital gold rush" happening across state lines. This isn't a dystopian thought experiment; it is the current reality facing the citizens of Maryland. In a move that has sent shockwa