The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Delmar
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Delaware requires large data centers seeking regulated utility service to obtain approval, cover grid costs, and meet energy and operating conditions; some projects face delays while a special tariff is developed. These rules can raise costs and risks but do not ban construction.
Rating and summary from Delaware statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Delmar.
current law · Town of DelmarEstablishes a moratorium on data centers in Delmar, Maryland and Delaware, though the minutes don’t specify its duration or exact restrictions.Delmar Resolution 2026-08-03
Timing
The sources show that Delmar adopted moratorium resolutions concerning data centers, but the meeting minutes do not state an expiration date, ending condition, or extension provision.
People behind it
- Mayor Benjamin Jorden
Introduced and read Resolution #2026-08-10, the Maryland moratorium on data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Moratoria on data centers were approved in both Delmar, Maryland (Resolution #2026-08-10) and Delmar, Delaware (Resolution No. 2026-08-03), temporarily restricting data-center activity; the meeting minutes do not state the duration or other terms.
Sources
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