AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Debate in Saline: Michigan leaders broke ground on “The Barn,” a $16B AI data center campus expected to be Michigan’s biggest, while nearby residents and critics keep pushing on environmental and grid impacts. Local Governance & Power Reliability: State and energy experts warn the electric grid may not always get help from neighboring states during major emergencies as AI and other electrification demand ramps up. Clean Energy Siting Fight: In Oshtemo Township, a proposed battery project has sparked a recall push after a farm family warned noise could harm pollinators and threaten farm income. Water Safety: Union Township issued a boil-water advisory after a June 2 water shutoff for a main repair, with testing expected to lift the advisory by June 5. Hazardous Waste Ruling: A court permanently blocked Wayne Disposal from accepting Manhattan Project radioactive waste tied to the WWII nuclear program. Dam Safety Push: Lawmakers propose stricter Michigan dam rules after record storms and flooding, including more frequent inspections and updated emergency planning. Shoreline Protection: Huron Pines launched a campaign to buy and protect 41 acres at Potters Point along Lake Huron. Fertilizer Runoff Warning: A new report says excessive nitrogen fertilizer use is driving nitrate pollution, raising water treatment costs and harming wildlife. Waste Industry Leadership: Priority Waste named Aaron Johnson as CEO after a leadership shakeup, as the company serves 1.1 million households across Metro Detroit.
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