AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Infrastructure & Energy: SoftBank launched SB Neo in Delaware to rent GPU “neocloud” capacity, betting the real moat is power supply—targeting 10 gigawatts of deployed AI data center capacity by ~2030. Grid Stress From Data Centers: The U.S. used emergency federal power rules again to force AI data centers onto diesel backup during heat-driven strain on the PJM grid. PFAS Cleanup: Chemours agreed to a multi-state settlement over “forever chemicals,” with $450M+ in penalties and mitigation spending across West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. Delaware Water & Construction: Artesian Wastewater asked DNREC to start accepting flow at a new Milton-area recharge facility; DNREC also denied a Prime Hook concrete dune crossing again, ordering removal to protect coastal habitat. Consumer/Tech Ops: Xfinity reported a Delaware outage on July 4, with restoration times varying by area. Local Outdoors & Mobility: The Nature Conservancy improved Bennett’s Trail at McCabe Nature Preserve near Milton to better serve visitors, including those with mobility needs. Heat Impacts: Extreme heat disrupted major July 4 plans across the region, including Philadelphia events.
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