AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers & Power Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy ordered PJM and Constellation to keep 760 MW at Pennsylvania’s Eddystone Generating Station available through Nov. 20 as load rises, including data-center demand, while more generation retires. Local Permitting Pushback: Pennsylvania’s data-center fight keeps spilling into town halls and courts, with residents citing noise, water, and air impacts as state rules expand local authority over projects. Gov. Shapiro Clean-Energy Push: Shapiro’s Solar for Schools program is backing school solar installs statewide, with Steelton-Highspire highlighted for a new array and projected long-term savings. Workforce & Training: The PA Department of Education awarded $3.5M in PA Smart grants to 17 organizations, including $140,000 for Farrell Area School District to expand advanced manufacturing, construction, digital tech, and energy career pathways. Consumer Protection & Tech: PA Attorney General Dave Sunday sued Snapchat over alleged teen safeguards and “addictive” design, adding to his broader social media enforcement. Industrial Services: Tri-State Laser Cleaning announced mobile industrial laser cleaning across NJ, NY, and PA for rust, coatings, and surface prep. Public Health: Pennsylvania reported two measles deaths, both unvaccinated, as confirmed cases climb statewide. Energy Investment: Equinor agreed to spend $940M for a stake in the Lackawanna Energy Center in Jessup, citing growing electricity needs tied to data centers.
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