AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Grid Reliability: Pennsylvania’s PUC flagged growing electricity reliability risk as data center demand accelerates, citing an independent Synapse Energy Economics analysis showing PJM may miss reliability standards from 2027-2030 and that by 2030 the risk could be nearly six times the planning benchmark. Local Governance & Backlash: A Wells Fargo tracker says local data-center moratoriums have surged nationwide to 374 ahead of midterms, with communities citing power costs, grid capacity, water use, and neighborhood impacts. Healthcare Coverage: Guardant Health said its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027, expanding access for eligible patients. Energy & Costs: AAA reported Western Pennsylvania gas prices jumped week over week, with regular averaging $4.537 per gallon. Agriculture: Linvilla Orchards said a late spring freeze wiped out about 90% of its apple crop, forcing smaller pick-your-own bags and sourcing fruit from other farms. Legal/Compliance: A Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a child pornography conviction, ruling a vigilante video used to obtain a search warrant didn’t violate the state wiretap and recording law. Public Service: Gov. Shapiro announced a coalition settlement that blocks future efforts to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning, protecting Pennsylvania programs for FY 2026.
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