AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Energy Policy: New York is pausing new hyperscale data center development for a year, with regulators weighing energy, water, and air-quality impacts—an abrupt shift that has contractors and developers warning of delays while supporters argue it’s overdue grid and climate planning. Wall Street & AI Earnings: Alphabet and Intel are set to report as investors watch whether AI spending holds up, with markets still jittery over geopolitics and profit expectations. Local Finance (Western New York): New rankings highlight which banks and credit unions in Western New York grew or shrank commercial lending the most, using FDIC and NCUA data. Climate & Flood Risk: Experts say heavier rains tied to climate change are driving more deadly flash floods, pointing to slow infrastructure upgrades and tougher land-use decisions. Housing & Construction: A report on multifamily permits shows some cities building faster than others, while New York’s broader affordability pressure keeps the spotlight on supply. Utilities Watch: Scrutiny is growing over Entergy Louisiana’s massive grid expansion plans and what ratepayers could ultimately pay.
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