AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate litigation: 18 Democratic-led U.S. states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C., sued the EPA over a Trump rule that delays the phaseout of climate-wrecking HFC refrigerants, arguing it will boost emissions. Wildfire blame: Trump again blamed Canada for wildfire smoke, while scientists point to climate change as the driver. Power-sector security: A major National Guard “Cyber Shield” drill is training defenses for the power grid and operational technology against digital attacks. Clean power for schools: Pennsylvania approved $1.6M for solar-plus-storage at five schools to cut bills and reduce carbon pollution. Grid reliability pressure: Malta’s business chamber urged a long-term plan after recurring outages tied to demand growth and climate-linked heat. Energy transition politics: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson rejected a Duke Energy settlement that would raise residential rates, arguing the increase is too steep. Renewables growth: India reported renewable capacity nearly quadrupled since 2014 to 288.58 GW, with solar leading. Local clean energy: Teesport installed a 675kW solar array to cut grid electricity use and emissions. Critical minerals: A UN Security Council focus asks whether minerals powering the clean transition can be managed to support peace and development. Geothermal push: The U.S. House passed a bill to expand advanced geothermal research for reliable, around-the-clock power.
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