AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrid & affordability fight: Maryland electricity bills jumped 50.9% over five years, now 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are forcing imports (43%) and raising blackout risk by summer 2027. Regulatory pressure on coal: A U.S. appeals court struck down a DOE “emergency” order keeping Michigan’s Campbell coal plant running, a win for states and environmental groups after costly extensions. Coal price jitters: Thermal coal futures are nearing $150/ton as gas prices, winter uncertainty, and supply disruptions push utilities back toward dirty fuel. AI meets energy demand: DOE’s cyber chief warned defenders must move faster as threats to critical infrastructure grow, with AI a top priority for both defense and securing AI systems. Data centers under scrutiny: Utilities and clean-energy groups backed MISO’s push at FERC for a faster interconnection path for “zero injection” resources serving large loads, while advocates warn it could shift costs to existing customers. Mobility funding: Michigan awarded $1.5M via its Mobility Funding Platform to help companies test clean-energy and transport tech in real-world settings. Geopolitics & oil refining: The IEA says Ukrainian drone strikes are degrading Russia’s refining system, cutting its outlook for processing over the next 18 months. BRICS energy diplomacy: Putin arrived in New Delhi for BRICS, with Modi-Putin talks expected to focus on trade and energy security.
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