AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRenewables Buildout in the Philippines: President Marcos inaugurated Phase I of MTerra Solar, pitching it as a major step to cut coal dependence and boost resilience against global fuel-price swings. DFI Co-Financing for Clean Power: BII brought EAAIF into Blueleaf Energy’s mezzanine debt deal, backing India expansion as part of broader climate-investment push. Data Center Power Backlash in New York: Gov. Hochul signed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, pausing state environmental permits while regulators draft new rules on grid, water, and community impacts. Grid & Air-Quality Tensions in New Mexico: Lawmakers heard warnings that “Project Jupiter” could erase more than two decades of air-quality gains, even with a shift toward fuel-cell power. Energy Storage Momentum: NovaSource became a Tesla Certified Service Provider for Megapack 2 XL, while SwRI and SMU advanced an AI controller for hybrid microgrids pairing batteries with long-duration hydrogen storage. Solar + Big Tech Demand: Google agreed to buy power from the Steel River solar-and-storage project in Mississippi County, adding 1.6 GW solar and 1.9 GW storage. Energy Affordability Pressure: Utilities are seeking record rate hikes, with advocates warning most customers won’t see relief. Geopolitics Watch: After Hormuz jitters eased, June CPI still reflected falling energy costs, but analysts warn oil-price relief may be temporary.
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