AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Quality & Heat Response: Pennsylvania DEP issued a Code Orange ozone alert for Western Pa. counties, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity, as Pittsburgh opened cooling centers during a heat wave. Industrial Pollution Grants: Gov. Josh Shapiro announced $267 million in grants for 31 projects under the RISE PA program to cut industrial air pollution and greenhouse gases. Electric Grid Strain: PJM reported a new all-time peak demand during the July 2 heat wave, with emergency steps as generators tripped and demand response was activated. Data Centers & Local Land-Use Fight: A proposed data center in Mifflin County was filed just before a township invoked a data center moratorium/curative process, while other coverage highlights growing community pushback over noise, heat, and infrastructure costs. Water & Public Health: Bridgeport announced fire hydrant flushing through late July, and separate reporting notes heat-related public health impacts and ongoing storm cleanup. Energy Policy & Costs: Lawmakers renewed pressure around the Jones Act waiver as debates continue over energy prices and shipping constraints. Oil & Gas Waste: Four injection wells in Washington County stopped operating after regulator concerns about potential migration of waste.
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