Data Center Alliance of Maryland (DCA-MD)

Maryland Tech Council (MTC) launched the Data Center Alliance of Maryland (DCA-MD), a coalition of partners dedicated to informing and educating Marylanders on the potential contributions of data center industry growth in the state.

DCA-MD aims to improve and align public policies to advance a dynamic data center industry in the state, educate Marylanders on the economic and fiscal contributions of data center development, and track industry innovations and advise stakeholders on best practices. The alliance will also work to answer common questions residents have about data center siting, construction, and operation in their communities.

Co-Chairs

Julie Oberg
Calvert County

Dusty Rood
Rodgers Consulting Inc.

Core Pillars of DCA-MD

Public Policy

We engage local and state policymakers to promote public policies that strengthen both local communities and a vibrant data center economy.

Best Practices & Innovation

We track and share industry innovations and best practices that improve sustainability, community integration, and economic impact.

Education

We provide communities with facts about benefits and impacts of data centers. We listen to local questions and concerns to better align industry and communities.