AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Energy Costs Fight: The Senate blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, with Sen. Martin Heinrich saying Congress needs “real legislation with real teeth” to curb AI data-center power price hikes. EPA Power-Plant Rules: The Trump EPA moved to repeal power-plant carbon standards, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups and raising new uncertainty for coal and gas generation compliance. Middle East Oil Shock: Iran claimed it hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.-Iran conflict keeps pressure on shipping and fuel prices; analysts say oil could be volatile even if worst-case scenarios haven’t fully hit. Pump Prices at Home: Drivers faced renewed gas and diesel pain in multiple states, with reports of diesel topping $6 in places like Alabama and broader warnings of more increases. Critical Minerals in Waste: A new NSF-funded push targets rare earths and other minerals hidden in coal ash and mine waste, aiming to recover them with less energy and fewer harsh chemicals. Grid Cybersecurity & AI: A new analysis argues AI makes grid cyber risk faster and cheaper to exploit, shifting the focus to who can inspect, patch, and recover critical systems.
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