AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Debate: Virginia lawmakers are preparing bills to pause new data center approvals, including a proposed three-year statewide moratorium that would also block related power projects. The push comes amid concerns about electricity costs, water use and local impacts. Air Quality: A Sterling data center’s backup diesel generators ran for nearly a day during a Code Red alert after its on-site power plant failed. DEQ said current permit rules left it unable to stop the emergency operation. Coastal Risks: A possible nor’easter could bring strong winds and coastal flooding early next week, with southeastern Virginia among the areas watching for impacts. Water and Wildlife: Recent rain has lifted Smith Mountain Lake levels, though drought concerns linger. The Chesapeake Bay earned its strongest overall health score in decades, while a Rappahannock refuge added 500 acres of trails, river access and habitat. Power Grid: The U.S. Energy Department announced up to $50 million for transmission upgrades in western Virginia, including stronger lines and weather sensors to expand capacity.
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