AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClean Energy & Grid Stress: Utah switched on its first utility-scale next-gen geothermal plant as AI strains the grid, with Fervo’s Cape Station in Beaver County delivering first power from a 33-megawatt unit and scaling up to 100 MW this year and 400 MW later. Severe Weather Records: Utah’s 2026 storm season hit new highs, with record severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings as forecasters’ radar and warning-policy changes help explain why totals now look so extreme. Flood Recovery Watch: Residents in Fayette are still cleaning up after July flooding and are bracing for more rain, while Davis County officials urge preparedness after lightning, hail, heavy rain, and even a tornado touchdown. Wildlife in Towns: Utah euthanized a bear after it repeatedly entered populated areas—first in Kamas, then in an Ogden mall parking lot—highlighting how unusual weather is reshaping bear food sources. PFAS & Fertility Research: NIH-funded work at the University of Utah will study how persistent chemicals and heavy metals like PFAS and lead may affect fertility and pregnancy. Local Governance vs Data Centers: Spanish Fork residents filed a referendum challenging a data center amendment tied to self-generated electricity rules, as neighbors push for more distance and fewer unknowns. Public Lands & Water: A Park City forum will bring Utah House and Senate candidates together on water, air quality, energy, and data centers, with Great Salt Lake and growth front and center.
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