AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Water: Amazon has dropped a bid to tap a depleted Virginia aquifer for a data center after backlash, underscoring how power and water strain are reshaping the state’s AI buildout. Local Governance: In Roanoke Valley, a regional industrial authority moved forward on a potential land sale at Wood Haven Technology Park, but residents say the vote lacks clarity and fear the property could be headed for a data center. Grid Reliability: MISO filed with FERC to tighten reliability expectations for large electricity users, including “computational loads” tied to IT equipment—aimed at improving grid visibility as data demand grows. Telecom Transition: Virginia’s utility regulator is pushing back on Verizon’s plan to end legacy copper service, warning that 5% of mobile customers still rely on wireline services. Food Safety: Virginia restaurants and food establishments must now disclose nine major allergens (including sesame) under updated state rules that took effect Sept. 10. Public Sector/Health Policy: Virginia AG Raoul joined a coalition urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling blocking an ACA rule that would have made coverage harder to maintain.
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