AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStorm Surge & Flood Protection: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pushing ahead with a multi-layer defense plan for Charleston, including the Battery Extension storm-surge project, with early design work already underway and phased construction targeted for 2027–2031. Energy Policy & Reliability: South Carolina’s inaugural Energy Summit launched a new energy council to shape state power policy, with leaders discussing grid resilience, cost control, and how AI could improve efficiency. Utility Merger Timeline: The S.C. Public Service Commission set a Jan. 29, 2027 deadline to decide on the $67 billion Dominion–NextEra mega merger affecting about 820,000 customers. Wildlife Health Alert: S.C. DPH confirmed rabies in a bat (North Augusta) and a fox (Salley), with one dog exposed and one person referred for care. Coastal Conservation Spotlight: SCDES is accepting entries for its annual Coastal Photography Contest, with winning images featured on the 2027 Tide Tables poster. Telecom Crime: Copper thefts in Richland County have disrupted AT&T lines, raising concerns as AI-driven data center demand also boosts copper prices. Data Centers & Power Demand: Texas moved to require data center compliance before grid connections, citing rising electricity and water needs amid extreme weather pressures.
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