AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGrid Buildout: The first half of 2026 brought a solar-and-battery boom: 368 utility-scale plants came online, with solar leading (207 projects, 11,458 MW) and batteries close behind (95 projects, 8,207 MW), while wind lagged (9 projects). AI in Astronomy: Northwestern, UChicago, and Fermilab researchers demonstrated an AI-driven telescope scheduling system that can make observing decisions in real time as conditions change. Local Tech Policy: Chicago is moving to tighten oversight of data center development and is pushing for a moratorium as concerns grow about impacts and power needs. FCC Consumer Tech: The FCC’s new ban on certain foreign-made “advanced robotic devices” includes robot vacuums without existing clearance, raising questions for consumers and the industry. Illinois Public Services: Illinois awarded $28.9M in library and literacy grants, including major support for Will County programs. Health & Safety: Bedbug infestations are rising, with new concerns about potential links to harder-to-treat infections. Wildlife Protections: Federal endangered-species rule changes could weaken habitat protections, putting Midwestern shorebirds like piping plovers at risk.
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