AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Weather & Air Quality: Delaware’s week was dominated by heat emergencies and wildfire smoke, with cooling centers opening across the peninsula and Philadelphia facing a second round of storms after hazardous air cleared. Data Centers & Power Demand: Delaware’s broader region keeps circling data-center growth—rising electricity needs, plus fresh legal and policy fights over how these projects should report water and energy use. Cyber & Consumer Tech Fallout: Victims of the 23andMe genetic data breach are finally moving toward payments after a multistate settlement, while an AWS billing glitch sparked billing panic fears for cloud users. Local Business & Retail: The General Store on Route 24 in Lewes’ Angola area is set to close after more than 50 years, citing repair costs and losses tied to Route 24 construction. Energy Costs & Fuel Watch: Gas prices stayed volatile, with Delaware County reporting some of the lowest E15 and regular prices in the state for the week ending July 11. Delaware Courts & Crypto: Delaware Chancery Court guidance on “counter-counterclaims” keeps shaping how crypto-related disputes can proceed. Hospitality & Workforce: The Delaware Restaurant Association opened nominations for a new Excellence in Service category, spotlighting frontline staff. Utilities & Efficiency: Lewes BPW customers can earn $75 for eligible appliance recycling through Sept. 30, paired with higher rebates for new Energy Star window units.
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