AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransmission & Data Centers: Residents in Allenwood are pressing PPL Electric Utility on proposed high-voltage lines tied to a controversial Allenwood data center, warning about noise, land impacts, and the loss of habitat and asking for real transparency before routes are locked in. Public Lands Protection: Another letter argues that proposed transmission corridors could cut through Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Lycoming County, calling for careful scrutiny of habitat disruption and alternatives. School Safety Funding: Pennsylvania awarded nearly $450,000 in targeted school safety grants to nonpublic schools across Lycoming, Tioga, and Bradford counties, supporting security tools, personnel, and mental-health-focused improvements. Extreme Weather Aftermath: Western Pennsylvania is still tallying storm damage after NWS confirmed multiple tornadoes, including a fourth tornado southeast of Ellsworth in Washington County, with downed trees and power lines reported. Heat & Grid Readiness: New reporting highlights how extreme heat is becoming a “design baseline” for the power grid, as drought, demand growth, and reliability risks converge. PFAS Policy: A separate update notes growing momentum to ban “forever chemicals” in consumer products.
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