AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: California AG Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Sue over a Trump-era deal that would let the Interior Department reallocate $1.22 billion to pay RWE to abandon offshore wind leases—shifting money to out-of-state fossil projects and risking clean-energy jobs. DEA Back-to-School Warning: The DEA’s Omaha office is pushing parents to watch for drug trafficking on social media, citing how teens can be targeted via coded posts and moved to encrypted apps. U.S.-Iran Escalation: U.S. forces struck IRGC targets inside Iran, with Iran responding by claiming drone and missile attacks and warning of “crushing” retaliation—raising fresh war fears around the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela Oil Deal: The U.S. is moving to expand access to Venezuelan oilfields through a new agreement, with Chevron set to increase operations as Washington seeks energy security and strategic leverage. Michigan Election Poll: A Michigan State University survey shows Democrats leading in the governor and U.S. Senate races, with Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed ahead. Energy Storage Boom: A new SEIA/Benchmark report says U.S. battery storage installations hit record levels in Q2, nearly doubling under the current administration as grid operators chase reliability. Local Public Safety: North Carolina’s fire marshal urged residents to attend professional fireworks displays during the 250th anniversary celebrations, warning dry conditions make home fireworks especially risky.
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