AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Power Crunch: PJM is warning that surging data-center demand plus retiring plants could force deliberate power cuts during peak hours, with a “differential reliability” plan that would prioritize homes over hyperscale tech—raising blackout and business-stability fears. Local Land-Use Fight: Utah’s Stratos hyperscale data center in Box Elder County was approved fast and with limited public input, spotlighting how state-backed authority can sideline local control. Community Pushback: A new Gallup poll finds 7 in 10 Americans oppose AI data centers locally, mainly over energy and water use. Housing & Lending: USDA revoked approved lender status for 10 lenders tied to delinquent portfolios, while Pew reports modern multifamily buildings are far safer in fires than older homes. Business/CRE Signals: Algoma Steel says its trajectory is improving despite another quarterly loss. Tech Retail: Amazon rolls out “Alexa for Shopping” in its search bar. Global Watch: Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi amid Iran-war and trade pressure.
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