AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDominion-Energy merger: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll intervene at the State Corporation Commission over Dominion’s $67 billion deal with NextEra, pushing for assurances on lower bills, workforce protections, and faster clean power progress. AI and power demand: PTC’DC 2026 is set for Sept. 17 in Reston, focusing on the AI infrastructure boom—especially gigawatt-scale power, hyperscaler spending, and the policy fight over where projects land. Environment and health: UVA researchers found road dust in seven eastern cities—including Richmond—still carries a chemical legacy, with toxic metals linked to older industry and pesticides. Local history: Prince William County’s ground-penetrating radar at the Old Bennett School in Manassas is nearing completion as debate continues over presumed Civil War graves. Public health research: A new trial suggests postmenopausal women can prevent repeat UTIs with estradiol cream applied around the urethra using a finger, with results similar to vaginal application. Wildlife tech: Old Dominion University researchers are testing a remote-controlled “TickBot” using permethrin-treated cloth to kill ticks while limiting harm to other wildlife.
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