Oppedin presenters told Baltimore County planning staff that required transmission and distribution upgrades for large data-center loads are normally the project's responsibility, that some utilities are creating dedicated large-load tariffs, and that while direct onsite headcount is modest, the projects generate multiplier demand for technicians and contractors.

During the industrial‑park discussion commissioners requested utility load estimates, water‑use numbers and potential impact‑fee strategies for large data centers; some suggested requiring battery storage as part of a project to reduce grid impacts, while others raised concerns about rate increases for residents.