AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLithium Supply for Defense: EnerSys says it’s refining its Greenville, SC lithium cell plan toward aerospace/defense and specialized industrial use, backed by a revised DOE grant of about $150M and incentives totaling about $200M, with total investment estimated near $500M. Data Center Cost Fight: Congress and the White House pushed parallel moves to stop data-center grid upgrade costs from landing on electricity customers, including a House bill advancing 52-0 and an expanded Ratepayer Protection Pledge backed by utilities and 23 governors; South Carolina counties are also weighing pauses, with Orangeburg advancing a one-year moratorium. Solar Manufacturing Jobs: Fortified Solar announced a $22.75M Greenville County expansion expected to create 151+ jobs and add a new manufacturing facility. AI + Science Funding: DOE’s Genesis Mission named Fermilab for AI/ML work aimed at more reliable, lower-cost accelerator operations. Aviation Security Overhaul: TSA Gold+ is set to bring private screening contractors to Charleston, Tampa, and Des Moines while keeping TSA oversight. Public Health Watch: A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to spread, with health officials pointing to iceberg lettuce as a likely source in multiple states. Local Tech & Privacy: Upstate reporting highlights concerns and misconduct cases tied to Flock license plate reader cameras. STEM in the Spotlight: USC Beaufort collaborators are featured in a Science Advances coral conservation paper blending art and science.
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