AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGrid & Power Buildout: The U.S. Department of Energy plans nearly $2B for 31 projects across 26 states to boost aging transmission capacity by about 23 gigawatts—aimed at keeping up with surging electricity demand, much of it tied to data centers. Carbon Markets: Washington is nearing a linkage deal for its carbon market with California and Quebec, with regulators expected to finalize steps next year. Utility Scrutiny: Michigan’s DTE says its long-term plan will keep bills low and reliability high, but the Sierra Club warns the model hides major risk by assuming power needs driven by data centers. Climate Finance: New York City’s comptroller is pushing a $5B private-market climate investment pipeline for pension funds, targeting renewables, grid upgrades, storage, efficiency, and resilient infrastructure. Nature & Biodiversity: Mark Twain Lake is using targeted forest work to protect endangered Indiana bats, while mangroves are highlighted as living coastal defenses that store carbon and reduce storm and flood damage. Policy & Energy Transition: Italy’s Senate cleared a path back to nuclear power, and Clean Wisconsin is suing over EPA rollbacks to power-plant carbon standards.
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