AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPolicy Clarity in Renewables: Maharashtra issued FAQs on how its Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy (2025-26 to 2035-36) will work, including which older projects can keep their current rules and a new storage requirement for renewables above 100 kW. Grid Pressure From AI: New Brunswick MP John Williamson urged the province to reject a proposed Saint John AI data centre, warning it could strain NB Power capacity and push up rates. Strategic Reserves Talk in Europe: France’s Macron said a G7 meeting is coming to coordinate possible releases of strategic petroleum reserves to manage the energy shock tied to the Iran-related crisis and fuel-price escalation. Power Outage in Cuba: Cuba reported a nationwide blackout after a total disconnection of its electrical system, with recovery protocols underway. Geothermal Milestone: Yale completed drilling for a deep geothermal borefield meant to cut fossil-fuel use across campus. Energy Costs in Politics: New York governor’s utility rebates are set to land next week, while the opposition campaign argues the plan is too little, too late. Sanctions With Tariff Power: A Russia sanctions bill passed by Congress would give Trump broad tariff authority that could ripple through global energy trade.
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