AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVirginia Politics & Elections: A McCarthy-linked nonprofit routed money to “liberal” branded pop-up PACs, according to fresh FEC filings, aiming to target Democrats’ weakest House candidates. Clean Energy & Grid: New Virginia laws starting July 1 push more solar and battery storage, including clearer siting rules for utility-scale projects and permission for “balcony” solar. Local Power Deals: Lightshift Energy, a Virginia-based developer, says it has battery storage deals lined up for six Massachusetts towns, promising large savings via peak-demand dispatch. Tech & Enterprise IT: CGI and NetApp deepen their alliance, expanding NetApp Keystone to power CGI block storage for hybrid cloud and AI modernization. Defense & Shipbuilding: Babcock touts revenue growth and expands its international maritime pipeline, including an Indonesia partnership framework tied to Arrowhead 140 frigate work. Data Centers Backlash: A new report highlights how communities across the U.S. are increasingly pushing back on data centers over energy and local impacts. Workforce & Education: Virginia’s technical workforce faces uncertainty as funding runs out for a middle school program, while a separate piece spotlights teen-led volunteer efforts at a Virginia food bank. International Trade: China announces sanctions on 10 U.S. military-related companies after U.S. actions targeting Chinese tech firms.
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