AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Tech & Grid Modernization: Advocates say advanced transmission tech could cut U.S. power losses (about 5%) and help lower bills by making the grid “stronger and smarter,” with states pushing regulators to require utilities to assess these upgrades before approving new lines. AI Infrastructure & Local Control: A major data center campus in Virginia was withdrawn over a missed public-notice timing rule, underscoring how community process can derail AI power-hungry projects; Indiana-area leaders are also weighing grid load, bills, and local authority. Heat & Public Health: France confirmed 2,025 heatwave deaths above normal rates, while an Indiana University climate scientist estimates Europe’s toll at about 20,390—another reminder that extreme weather is a tech-and-policy issue, not just a forecast. Workplace Safety Innovation: The National Safety Council named Rhythm Innovations and the Rath Family Foundation as sponsors for its Green Cross for Safety innovation award. Indiana Tech/Manufacturing: A Cincinnati distributor joined the YCM Alliance to expand CNC machining sales and service across Ohio and Indiana.
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