AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Data Centers: A new look at “Power hungry” finds AI data centers are already driving major electricity demand, with forecasts that U.S. data centers could reach as much as 20% of total power production by 2035—raising grid and utility-rate pressure for communities weighing new projects. Local Utilities: Delaware’s Public Service Commission held public comment on Delmarva Power’s proposed $67M+ rate increase, where most speakers opposed higher bills and cited reliability and cleanup concerns. AI Infrastructure in Delaware: Professional Diversity Network launched PDN Intelligence, a wholly owned Delaware subsidiary aimed at expanding into GPU-powered AI infrastructure, including model training, inference, and secure enterprise deployment. Agriculture & Flood Resilience: Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester highlighted bipartisan flood-risk support for farmers via the FLOOD Act, pointing to Delaware’s vulnerability as extreme weather pushes inland. Senior Services: Cape Henlopen Senior Center advanced with more than $1M in federal funding toward a new facility as Delaware’s older population grows. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Delaware’s speed cameras generated $21.3M+ for the Office of Highway Safety from 2024–2025, funding safety programs under state rules. Agriculture Legacy: Former Delaware Rep. Wally Caulk, a longtime farmer and agriculture advocate, died at 85.
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