AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Energy: BGE asked Maryland regulators for a $156 million electric rate increase, saying the money is needed for “safe and reliable” service for 1.3 million customers, while a new law reshapes how the case is reviewed. Virtual Power Plants: Tigo expanded virtual power plant incentives to Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, aiming to pay homeowners for using stored battery energy to support the grid. Power for AI Growth: Constellation CEO Joseph Dominguez said existing power plants will be the “bedrock” for early data-center demand, with batteries and demand response handling peak hours. AI Policy Spillover: A Reuters report highlights lawmakers in Maryland and other states pushing moratorium-style limits on AI data centers, with critics warning against exporting the problem elsewhere. Agriculture & Food Business: The Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance won a NourishMD grant to turn a Garrett County farmers market pavilion into a year-round fresh food hub, and UM Extension opened a free agribusiness coaching program for farm and food entrepreneurs. Public Health & Safety: Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland are working on a model to predict flesh-eating Vibrio in Gulf waters, tied to flooding and runoff. Local Economy Disruption: Storm Brothers says City Dock construction in Annapolis is worsening flooding and hurting sales, even as drainage changes are underway.
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