AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Affordability: Maryland’s climate fight is colliding with hyperscale growth as a new report warns soaring PJM power costs and grid strain could derail the state’s emissions targets, while Local Governance: Frederick County is holding public open houses to explain how it oversees data center development. Community Pushback: A coalition of 64 Maryland groups is urging Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers to impose a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Transportation Emissions: Maryland announced $28.5M to electrify school buses and expand EV charging, aiming to cut greenhouse gases and help with fuel costs. Water Safety: Baltimore County is mailing guidance so residents can check what their water service lines are made of under the Lead and Copper Rule, with free inspections and replacements where needed. Chesapeake Watershed Monitoring: Shorerivers earned top-tier recognition for bacteria monitoring, boosting research and water-quality work on the Eastern Shore. Wildlife & Agriculture: Dorchester County farmers are pressing for action as sika deer damage crops, with losses estimated at tens of millions statewide. Coastal Infrastructure: Baltimore’s Harbor Connector is getting nearly $11M for hybrid ferries to make harbor travel cleaner and more accessible.
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