AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUtility Regulation: Pennsylvania’s PUC approved a $275 million PPL Electric distribution rate settlement, cutting the company’s original request and marking the first base-rate hike since 2016, with new rules for how big data center loads share infrastructure costs. Energy & Grid Reliability: A broader national debate is heating up as data center demand collides with electricity affordability and capacity, with Wells Fargo reporting local data center moratoriums jumping to 374 nationwide ahead of midterms. Ag & Food Costs: Pennsylvania farmers are pushing through a rough season—late freezes wiped out major fruit crops, while higher diesel and fertilizer costs are squeezing fall operations. Public Health: Pennsylvania is again seeing measles spread, with state health officials reporting hundreds of cases this year and urging vaccination as the only reliable protection. Infrastructure & Water: A federal judge ruled the Constitution doesn’t guarantee a right to safe drinking water, limiting lawsuits against agencies and shifting pressure toward regulation and legislation. Pest Threat: Spotted lanternflies are now reported in 22 states, and Pennsylvania’s agriculture department is urging residents to kill them on sight to protect vineyards and other crops. Logistics Costs: AP reports U.S. diesel prices have surged past $6 a gallon, raising transportation costs for everyday goods.
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