County briefed on state energy bills and data center proposals; staff flag transmission, costs and limited state restrictions County environmental staff briefed the council on dozens of state energy bills and 10+ data center measures; they highlighted drivers of rising utility bills, potential bills allowing utilities to rate‑base new plants, and that most proposed data center restrictions appear unlikely to pass this session, while taxation and planning proposals may advance.

Montgomery County is facing rising utility bills due to new energy policies and data center demands, with over 80 bills on the table that could reshape our energy landscape.

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