AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: PJM says electricity demand is rising faster than new supply, with data-center growth driving higher future power costs—fueling new fights over who pays and where facilities should go in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Local Governance: Baltimore County is weighing extending its data-center moratorium while a task force drafts tougher zoning rules, including limits on where new sites can go and added separation from homes. Energy Policy: Maryland’s draft building code changes are drawing fire from environmental groups and lawmakers, who warn removing a solar requirement could raise long-term operating costs for large buildings. Wastewater Oversight: Baltimore’s Back River wastewater troubles are back in the spotlight, with reporting tying the plant’s rapid decline to staffing shakeups and safety/management failures. Public Health: Maryland confirmed two measles cases in Southern Maryland after out-of-state travel, listing exposure sites and urging residents to check MMR vaccination status. Wildlife & Water Quality: A new study warns that thousands of stranded ships near the Strait of Hormuz could act as a “super-spreader” for marine invasive species—an issue Maryland’s coastal and Bay communities watch closely. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect the region, with health alerts and “very unhealthy” conditions reported in parts of Maryland.
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