AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Power Demand: A new look at AI’s electricity appetite says data centers already consume about 4.4% of U.S. power and could surge sharply by 2028, reshaping grid planning and local utility costs. Local Water Infrastructure: Pulaski Town Council heard an update on its Water System Project, including progress on treatment upgrades and next steps for raw-water transmission line replacements. Emergency Preparedness Funding: VDEM opened the FY27 Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant, with $2.5M approved for matching funds tied to backup power and wind-retrofit improvements; applications are due Nov. 30. Hemp Retail Crackdown: A new Virginia law is forcing some hemp stores to close as products banned under Aug. 15 rules come off shelves. Housing & Development: Winchester’s Planning Commission recommended denying a revision tied to the Fairmont Greens mixed-use plan. Education Access: Radford Tuition Promise enters its third year, covering tuition for eligible Virginia students, now serving 2,000+ learners. Consumer Safety: FDA upgraded Publix GreenWise frozen berry recalls to the highest risk level over possible E. coli contamination.
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