Data centers in Loudoun county Virginia are now being built with Prime power generators that run 24/7 at rated output. Instead of backup emergency Generators. These data centers will not rely on commercial power. The owners understand that the power companies aren’t capable of providing their power requirements.
The state of Maryland has stopped issuing building permits for data centers that want to install diesel generators, and are banning existing data centers from installing emergency power generators. The state wants them to install solar and battery banks.