AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Backlash in Kentucky: Woodford County approved what’s described as the first permanent ban in the state on data center construction, along with landfills and large battery storage systems—citing limited land and protecting farms and rolling pastures. Local Energy & Climate Policy: Lexington-Fayette County Council passed a solar zoning amendment that limits large-scale solar to no more than 1% of Fayette County and requires projects be agrivoltaic, aiming to cut emissions while keeping land in farming. Kentucky Water Protections: EPA and the Army Corps are seeking more public comment on proposed changes to WOTUS definitions, which could reshape what waters get federal protection in Kentucky. Wildlife & Public Safety: A freshwater jellyfish was spotted at Grayson Lake; officials say it’s too small to sting. Separately, Kentucky State Police reported a bear was shot after entering a Harlan County field house and lunging at a trooper. Outdoor Search & Rescue: A missing fisherman near Cave Run Lake was found after two days by search teams using a campfire location and aerial/thermal tools. Clean Manufacturing Update: Ford announced a $1B Louisville paint shop investment, saying the upgrade will improve efficiency and environmental sustainability in vehicle production.
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