AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRate Relief in the Philippines: More Electric and Power cut May electricity rates by P0.27/kWh, with residential dropping to P11.8710/kWh (from P12.14) as transmission and system loss charges fell—even as generation costs rose on higher coal prices. Grid Stress in the Philippines: Oriental Mindoro’s governor gave independent power producers until May 31 to fix operational problems or face contract termination, as the province battles a supply shortfall and brownouts during peak dry-season demand. EV Charging, Apartment Focus: ChargePoint and OBE Power will deploy about 2,500 EV charging ports at multifamily residences across North America starting in 2026, using an owned-and-operated model that shifts costs away from landlords. Nuclear Policy Push: The U.S. DOE fast-tracked advanced nuclear by creating a new categorical exclusion under NEPA, aiming to speed authorizations for advanced reactor projects. Security Flashpoint: Ukraine urged nuclear powers at the UN not to ignore Russia-Belarus nuclear drills, calling them a major escalation. AI Power Demand Meets Local Reality: In Michigan, plans for a gas plant near Ann Arbor are raising alarms about how the AI/data-center boom is colliding with land, environment, and future grid capacity.
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