AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Grid Resilience: A new warning says the Eastern power grid (PJM, including Washington, D.C.) could run out of emergency peak power by June 2027, with spare capacity projected to fall to about 14%—raising blackout risk as demand grows from data centers, EVs, and electrification. Water Security: D.C.-area officials are launching the “Secure the Source” study to identify backup drinking-water supplies in case the Potomac is hit by contamination, drought, storms, or infrastructure failures. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Montgomery County is weighing a revised 100-yard firearms restriction near public places after a court struck down an earlier version; residents and advocates are pushing back. STEM in the District: Sen. Maria Cantwell congratulated the Artemis III crew, highlighting Washington-area aerospace work needed for Orion docking tests. Health Tech Governance: A new health-care AI governance alert warns adoption is outpacing oversight, citing gaps in AI policies and risks like privacy, bias, and patient-safety failures. Research & Discovery: Yale researchers identified a new eyeless cavefish species, showing underground aquifers can drive new species formation. Policy & Clean Energy Finance: A D.C. court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring a 5% safe harbor for “beginning of construction” on wind and solar projects. Cyber/AI & Border: Reporting also points to new AI-powered surveillance towers planned for the southern border.
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