AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCoal & Grid Reliability: President Trump announced nearly $700M to prop up coal-fired power, using Cold War-era emergency authority to fund upgrades at 13 plants, restart a shuttered Western Maryland facility, and support a long-delayed Oakland export terminal—a move Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized as subsidizing “the last century” instead of cleaner options. Energy Infrastructure Pressure: Separate reporting flags rising electricity demand from data centers and PJM grid governance fights, with regulators warning the system may need major reforms or even a breakup. Air Quality & Heat: Baltimore-area forecasts include hotter, more humid weather and Code Orange ozone risk for sensitive groups. Drought & Farms: Wicomico County growers report dry conditions forcing extra irrigation and stressing crops and waterways. Solar Access: Maryland and Virginia passed laws letting residents use plug-in balcony solar to cut power bills, with Maryland starting now. Public Health Threat: The New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas, raising alarms for livestock and wildlife. Local Pollution Concern: Residents in Curtis Bay complained about a fuel oil spill and lack of timely warnings.
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