Qualified Data Center Task Force

What is the Qualified Data Center Task Force?

datacenterconversionphotoThe Qualified Data Center Task Force was formed as a means for studying the potential risks,       community benefits, and revenue potential of Qualified Data Center uses in Prince George’s County. The Task Force will develop potential location and procedural policies for the siting of Qualified Data Center uses, will specify appointment qualifications for membership of the Task Force, set forth reporting requirements for the Task force, and provide for the administrative support of its work.

What is the legislative history behind the Qualified Data Center Task Force?

The Qualified Data Center Task Force was established under CR-016-2025 to address the impact of data centers on existing and future local energy demands and potential impacts to County ratepayers and taxpayers in meeting future energy demand; environmental impact of data centers on the air, water and woodland quality and supply in Prince George’s County including recommended measures to mitigate negative impacts; and impact on quality of life aspects of areas surrounding data centers such as viewscapes, open and green spaces, accessibility and urban mobility, and social or recreational facilities.

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Final Report

                                 Qualified Data Centers in Prince George's County

  1. Final Report - 2025 Qualified Data Centers Report

Final Report Cover - Qualified Data Center Task Force

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Qualified Data Centers in Prince George's County Final Report

Workgroup Meeting Videos

Task Force Members

Qualified Data Center Task Force (as of May 9, 2025)
REPRESENTATIVE TITLE ORGANIZATION
Edward Burroughs III (Task Force Co-Chair)
 Chair of the County Council Prince George's County Council
Anthony Jones, Esq. (Task Force Co-Chair)
 Acting General Counsel Office of National Drug Control Policy
Wala Blegay, Esq. Representative, Office of the County Executive Prince George's County Council
Mary Giles Deputy Director Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE)
Monica Marquina Director, Government Affairs Washington Sanitary Service Commission (WSSC)
Brock Miller Representative Maryland Office of the People's Counsel
Griffin Benton Vice President, Government Affairs Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA)
Darryl Barnes President & CEO Bi-County Business Roundtable
Mark Scarano Representative Exelon
Thomas Dennison Representative SMECO
Martin Ezemma Representative Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC)
Staci Hartwell Representative South County Environmental Justice Coalition
Tom Natelli President & CEO Natelli Communities
Michael Stellino Senior Managing Director, Development Elion
Dr. David Tilley Associate Professor, Higher Education Institution University of Maryland, College Park
Environmental Science & Technology
Brad Frome Workforce Development Representative RISE Investment Partners
Victoria Leonard Labor Representative LIUNA
Don Slaiman Labor Representative IBEW Local 26
Crystal Carpenter Representative Avondale Springdale Civic Association

Notice of Public Meeting

November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM

  1. Notice of Public Meeting - Qualified Data Center Task Force (November 12, 2025)

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Notice of Public Meeting - Qualified Data Center Task Force (November 12, 2025)

Meeting Agendas

  1. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (November 12, 2025)
  2. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (October 29, 2025)
  3. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (October 8, 2025)
  4. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (September 10, 2025)
  5. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (July 9, 2025)
  6. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (June 11, 2025)
  7. Meeting Agenda - Qualified Data Center Task Force (May 14, 2025)

Helpful Resources

Legislative History

  1. Council Resolution 16-2025