AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoal Policy Shake-Up: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and two new coal plants, using Defense Production Act authority and framing it as grid reliability—while critics call it an unnecessary subsidy. Kentucky Energy Mix: Even as coal gets renewed federal support, solar surpassed coal nationally in May, underscoring how fast the power landscape is shifting. Local Weather Tech: NSF NCAR researchers, partnering with UK, are building a neighborhood-scale wind model to help emergency responders during high-wind events and wildfire impacts. Wildlife Decline Watch: An Eastern Kentucky whip-poor-will study is tracking where the birds migrate when their calls fade, aiming to understand why the night song is getting quieter. PFAS & Water Concerns: Kentucky lawmakers are weighing options in an interim session tied to PFAS, as broader water-safety debates continue nationwide. Data Center Pressure: Murray’s planning commission voted to keep working on data-center rules after a public hearing, reflecting ongoing local pushback across Kentucky.
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