Qualified Data Centers

Data Centers, Community Impact
Residents and stakeholders were invited to learn about Qualified Data Center (QDC) Uses in Prince George’s County during July community meetings.
QDCs Explained
Prince George’s County is studying the potential risks and community benefits of Qualified Data Centers (QDCs). The M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department hosted three community meetings in July for residents and stakeholders, where we explored:
Impacts on the quality of life in areas surrounding data centers
The existing and future local energy demands of data centers
The potential impacts on ratepayers and taxpayers in meeting future energy demands
The environmental impact of data centers on air quality, water supply, and noise quality in the County
Impacts on the quality of life in areas surrounding data centers
Upcoming Meetings
The M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department invites you to attend a community meeting to learn more about the initiative!
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex – Fieldhouse
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
Saturday, October 25, 2025
10 AM – 12 Noon
Register: pgplan.org/pgcdatacentersoct
To request a disability or language accommodation, call 301-952-3038,
Maryland Relay 711, or email PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org.
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Contact Us
Vanessa C. Akins
Special Program Management Coordinator
PHONE: 301-952-3134
EMAIL: vanessa.akins@ppd.mncppc.org