AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather & Flooding: A cold front has moved on, but Virginia and nearby North Carolina are still dealing with rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with a flood watch in effect and flash-flood risk easing after rescues in Surry County as the Ararat River crested near major levels. Groundwater Pressure: Virginia’s DEQ report finds groundwater supply east of I-95 is constrained, with projections pointing to declining availability and rising risks like saltwater intrusion—prompting calls for a special session to rein in water use. Data Centers & Power Costs: Virginia lawmakers are pushing for a statewide data center moratorium amid backlash over water and electricity impacts, while regulators revisit who pays for new transmission lines as residents have long footed the bill. Energy Policy Input: The Spanberger administration is seeking public input on a new 10-year energy plan aimed at meeting net-zero goals, with a public meeting set for Aug. 3 in Petersburg. Emerald Ash Borer Grants: DNR is offering $1.7 million in community grants to remove, treat, or replace ash trees and build more resilient urban forests. RGGI Returns: Virginia is back in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, with a projected added monthly charge but potential household savings from energy-efficiency funding.
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