AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAffordability Fight: Maryland electricity bills jumped 50.9% over five years, now 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility “double dipping” and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable local supply and forcing imports. Grid Reliability: Utilities warn Maryland could face voltage collapse and rolling blackouts as soon as summer 2027. Hurricane Recovery: Kauaʻi is at about 72% power restored after Hurricane Lowell, but the North Shore could take months, with transmission damage still being assessed. Outage Causes: Jackson, Tennessee restored power after a raccoon entered a substation and triggered an automatic shutdown affecting 10,000+ customers. Renewables Buildout: Michigan’s Coldwater Solar marked its first anniversary with $1M+ in local tax and community benefit payments, and Juniper Green commissioned additional wind capacity in Gujarat. Storage & Solar Policy: Delaware launched SHINES to boost rooftop and balcony solar with higher rebates, including solar-plus-battery incentives. Electric Mobility: Joby’s eVTOL flights in DFW under FAA oversight aim to shape US commercial air-taxi rules, while Amazon plans 50 electric Mercedes eActros semis in Europe by year-end. International Power Politics: BRICS in New Delhi is framed as a test of influence among Modi, Xi, and shifting energy and security priorities.
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