AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Centers vs. Power Bills: A new wave of backlash is pushing the “behind-the-meter” pitch—data centers bringing their own power—into the spotlight, even as dedicated gas generation can still raise emissions and strain local grids. Ohio Economy: Ohio’s unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in July, with job growth in manufacturing, construction, and private services. Housing Watch: Ohio REALTORS reports July home sales, prices, and listings all rose year over year, keeping the market moving. Energy & Industry: TVA approved higher wholesale rates for data centers seeking grid connections, aiming to protect residential rates while charging new capacity costs. Local Government: Fulton County commissioners updated zoning, including conditional use language for “advanced manufacturing (data center uses).” Agriculture Tech: Ohio State and Emergent launched an AI-enabled field data network to help farmers make real-time agronomic decisions. Defense & Drones: Ondas opened a UAS training and flight-ops hub in Springfield tied to its long-endurance Sentinel division. Business Growth: Wayfair Outlet is set to open in Dublin on Sept. 4. Storm Response: Gov. DeWine asked FEMA and SBA to speed up storm damage assessments after repeated flooding impacts.
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