AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGeothermal Power Deal: Google signed its largest-ever geothermal agreement with Fervo Energy, nearly 400 MW for a Utah data center starting in 2028—another sign AI demand is pushing utilities toward “always-on” clean power. Data Center Policy Clash: Utah environmental groups are alarmed by an EPA proposal that could speed data center permitting by loosening public-comment requirements, even as Utah officials say air-quality rules would still apply. Local Tech & Safety: Salt Lake County voted to ban certain e-bike models from trails and parks in unincorporated areas, while a tri-state connected-vehicle push (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming) aims to make rural roads safer with vehicle-to-everything alerts. Health Research: A new U.S. study finds alcohol-attributable cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2023, with rising burdens across multiple cancer types and age groups. Utah Courts & Tech: House lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after a heated VA electronic health record hearing over a ballooning $17B contract. Outdoor/Infrastructure: A new “maintenance-free” RV roof product is rolling out in Idaho Falls, promising a lifetime, no-leak warranty.
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