AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMassachusetts Energy & Climate Policy: MIT says the U.S. power transition can still “survive” a rollback of wind and solar support, with about three-quarters of Biden-era clean capacity still expected to come online. Data Centers & Water Use: A Massachusetts-linked debate over AI data centers’ water demands is resurfacing as critics warn the push for “AI superpower” growth could strain local supplies. Solar Development & Stormwater: Northfield’s planning board is weighing a Pine Meadow Road solar project while asking for updated stormwater and flood-impact data, with experts brought in to model runoff changes. Cyber & Medtech Operations: Boston Scientific is dealing with ongoing fallout from a cyberattack, including disrupted product manufacturing and shipping. Consumer Fraud & Scams: Haymarket and other Virginia cities tied to BBB Scam Tracker reports highlight continued losses from online purchase scams. Public Health Regulation: Tewksbury’s Board of Health handled tobacco compliance steps, including ID-scanner upgrades after an underage sales finding. Workforce & Industry Finance: A Fed-linked analysis flags how private equity “zombie” holdings can stress banks and ripple into the broader economy.
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