AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGrid & AI Energy Strain: The U.S. Department of Energy used emergency authority to force AI data centers onto diesel backup during a third PJM grid emergency this year, underscoring how fast new load is stressing power reliability and worsening air quality. Construction & Roads: Vermont’s weekly highway work plan flags ongoing I-89 and I-91 paving and ramp closures, with drivers facing lane reductions and overnight shutdowns. Workforce Development: AGC Vermont’s Leadership Academy is expanding with Northfield Savings Bank Foundation support, pairing construction leadership training with Vermont Works for Women to grow the skilled trades pipeline. EV Charging Buildout: VTrans issued an RFQ to qualify firms for Vermont’s public EV charging network, setting up future bids for design, construction, and long-term operations. Agriculture Zoning: A new Vermont law lets towns regulate farm operations via zoning but limits hog-farm rules in village residential areas to operations over four acres, shaping how local disputes play out. Public Health & Outdoors: Vermont officials warn tick activity may be a “new normal,” with rising tick-bite visits tied to climate and increased tick-human contact. Military Mobility: BAE Systems delivered 19 cold-weather tracked vehicles, including the first for the Vermont National Guard’s Army Mountain Warfare School, boosting Arctic and mountain training capacity.
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