AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Policy Push: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order laying out Virginia’s new plan for data centers, aiming to boost environmental protections and transparency as the industry’s power and water demands grow. Community Backlash, Money Talks: In Prince William County, Stack Infrastructure is sending $10,000 checks to about 1,200 nearby homes to ease resident concerns about noise, traffic, and electricity impacts. Ratepayer Protection Act: Congress is set to take up a bipartisan bill meant to shield households and small businesses from higher utility bills tied to AI data center demand. Local Recycling Win: Prince William County hit a 47.7% recycling rate in 2025, well above Virginia’s 25% minimum and the EPA’s 50% by 2030 goal. Wildlife & Food Supply: DWR reports 2026 acorn production is average for white oaks but below average for red oaks, shaping fall foraging for Virginia wildlife. Clean Energy Fight in Richmond: A proposed Richmond rooftop solar deal stalled after a chaotic City Council meeting, with deadlines tied to expiring federal tax credits. Transportation Impacts: VDOT begins long-term overnight I-64 inside-lane closures in Hampton/Newport News for express lane work, with I-85 detours in North Carolina for Roanoke River guardrail repairs.
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