AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: Virginia and New Jersey are moving to make data centers pay more directly for electricity use and grid upgrades, with Virginia’s new electricity consumption tax starting July 1 and New Jersey’s “fair share” law creating a new ratepayer class. Local Governance: Virginia Beach is weighing a 12-month pause on new data center applications as communities push back over water, land, and power impacts. Energy & Industry: A SLAC study found copper melts more gradually than models predicted at extreme heat, reshaping material choices for future fusion power components. Defense & Shipbuilding: Congress boosted the Navy’s sixth-gen fighter funding from about $74M to nearly $1B, while separate coverage highlights ongoing Navy maintenance and carrier-related pressures. Public Health & Food Supply: Oma’s Pride recalled frozen raw dog food sold in 11 states, including Virginia, after salmonella contamination was detected. Virginia Economy & Daily Life: GasBuddy reports show one Virginia Beach station hit a week-low premium price of $4.31 per gallon (week ending Aug. 8). STEM & Workforce Pipeline: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced winners of Virginia’s STEAM-H essay contest, awarding scholarships to high school girls pursuing STEAM-H careers.
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