AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoastal Erosion: Ocean Shores declared an emergency after weekend storms washed away more than 800 feet of its protective berm; high tides, storm surge and winds up to 50 mph could worsen the damage. Energy and Climate: Washington’s sustainable aviation fuel industry has crossed the production threshold for a new state tax credit, while debate continues over whether converting Centralia’s idled coal plant to natural gas is needed to keep power reliable during winter cold snaps. Data Center Demand: As Washington weighs new rules, communities are pressing for answers about data centers’ water and electricity use amid concerns about pressure on the grid. Clean Transit: King County Metro and Seattle City Light opened Washington’s first electric bus base in Tukwila, with charging capacity for 120 buses. Bird Flu: The virus has been detected at a commercial poultry farm in Pierce County and in birds at Monroe’s Lake Tye Park; state officials are monitoring exposed workers.
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