AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Backlash: New Jersey groups are asking Gov. Sherrill for a moratorium on new high-power data centers, arguing they’ll strain water, push up electricity rates, and drive demand for “dirty energy.” Local Energy Rules: Boston’s BERDO deadline is extended to Aug. 15, but advocates say owners should still move now to avoid penalties and a backlog of upgrades. Grid + AI Pressure: A new study warns data centers could create “heat islands,” adding another layer to community concerns as AI power demand grows. Utility Consolidation Watch: The NextEra–Dominion merger remains a headline, with investor-law firms filing fresh class-action probes tied to the deal. EV Buildout: Hawaiʻi’s HDOT commissioned a new NEVI fast-charging site at Maui Kapalua Airport, adding four 150 kW chargers. Hydrogen Pilot: Fortum opened its Kalla Test Center in Finland to run long-term clean hydrogen production testing.
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