AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEPA Rollback: The U.S. EPA is set to revoke greenhouse-gas limits for coal and gas power plants, a move critics say could boost coal generation and worsen air pollution. Fuel Shock: Oil prices pushed higher and gas costs followed, with Florida crossing $4/gallon and multiple U.S. regions seeing sharp week-to-week increases. Grid Flexibility: Ukraine’s regulator approved draft rules letting smart-meter customers choose electricity contracts with prices that change through the day, aiming to help flexible demand manage costs. Solar + EV Charging: A peer-reviewed framework argues public EV charger siting can be aligned with surplus midday solar to cut peak stress and carbon intensity. Renewables in Practice: New Hampshire’s Hooksett is building a landfill solar array (1.34 MW) to feed community power, while Iowa researchers urge a renewable push as AI-driven data centers strain demand. Energy Security & Trade: Azerbaijan reported lower gas exports and discussed grid and renewable expansion with the ADB, while Orlen faces major losses tied to a Venezuelan oil deal paid in crypto. Regional Disruption: Greenpeace says oil slicks have expanded in the Strait of Hormuz area, raising fresh environmental concerns amid tanker attacks and shipping risks.
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