AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Grid Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an Energy Emergency Alert for the PJM grid during extreme heat, ordering curtailments that can hit power-hungry data centers to prevent blackouts. Vermont Power Use: Burlington Electric and Vermont Electric Cooperative urged customers to cut electricity from 5–8 p.m. during peak days, as heat drives demand. Heat & Work Safety: Vermont outdoor workers are adjusting routines—more breaks, water, and cooling steps—as temperatures climb. Public Health: Vermont is seeing record-level tick activity, with officials warning this may be the new normal; a UVM researcher is also pushing a grant-backed effort to develop better treatment for tickborne babesiosis. Agriculture & Food Prices: Canadians are paying sharply higher strawberry prices, tied to weather-driven supply issues and strong demand. Local Business/Industry: Alta Equipment Group announced a preferred stock dividend, while a new Vermont film grant program aims to support in-state productions using Vermont crews and businesses. Policy & Clean Energy: New Jersey lawmakers advanced plug-in solar access for renters and apartment dwellers, joining Vermont and other states allowing balcony solar.
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