AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll intervene in the Dominion Energy–NextEra merger, arguing it must protect Virginia ratepayers and jobs while keeping the push for affordable, reliable power on track. Grid Policy: Virginia regulators ordered Dominion to assign transmission infrastructure costs to data centers and other big-load customers, shifting costs away from general ratepayers. Local Impact: Residents and lawmakers keep pressing for limits as data centers strain water and power, with new rules and court fights shaping what comes next. Pollinator Safety: A Virginia Tech study finds glyphosate can disrupt honeybee foraging and may weaken colony stability, raising new concerns for farms and landscaping. Historic Preservation: Prince William County’s ground-penetrating radar at the Old Bennett School is nearing completion amid ongoing debate over presumed Civil War graves. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled jalapeños has sickened 345 people across 27 states, including Virginia. Community & Culture: Virginia’s sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–9, and a new Eastern Shore art exhibit, “Memory of Place,” opens in Easton.
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