AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New York AG Letitia James and six other Northeast states sued the Trump administration over a “sham” deal that canceled a $795M offshore wind lease with TotalEnergies, arguing the refund was effectively swapped into fossil fuel investment. Data Center Pressure in NY: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says lawmakers intend to pass a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data center permits while the state studies environmental, energy, and economic impacts; local officials in Fulton County are also moving toward moratoriums as towns struggle to regulate facilities that strain power and water. Heat Pump Reality Check: Experts weigh whether heat pumps are worth the upfront cost, noting they’re efficient and increasingly popular, but may require electrical upgrades and depend on local utility prices. Wildlife & Waterways: DEC conservation officers cited three people for illegally harvesting about 10,000 fiddleheads from a protected ostrich fern site in Ellisburg. Lake Ontario Spotlight: The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will be featured at a June 6 waterfront festival in Oswego with underwater videos, boating guidance, and sanctuary education. Energy Infrastructure Update: A $711M Gateway tunnel contract for a visible New Jersey surface alignment segment moves forward near the Meadowlands.
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