AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutonomous Freight: PepsiCo and Gatik say they’re rolling out fully driverless Class 8 trucks on a fixed U.S. corridor that includes Texas and Arizona, moving from testing to revenue routes. Energy Storage: SRP and EDP Renewables brought Arizona’s Flatland 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage system online, touting grid stability and power for tens of thousands of homes. Housing & Infrastructure: Arizona’s new HB 2999 creates State Affordability Infrastructure Districts to spread road, water, and sewer costs over time—aimed at lowering upfront price pressure on new homes. Semiconductors: Microchip expanded its Nantes facility’s aerospace/defense certification scope to QML Class Y, boosting high-reliability packaging for next-gen military and space needs. Public Safety (Mesa/Cave Creek): Mesa’s pedestrian crash concerns keep rising as growth outpaces crosswalk and lighting upgrades, while Cave Creek is advancing solar-powered beacon ideas after earlier crosswalk safety installs. Water/Colorado River: Congress is signaling it won’t wait as the Colorado River deadlock pushes toward potential sharp Arizona delivery cuts. Coal Policy: The Trump administration announced $850M for coal plant modernization and new builds, including funding tied to Arizona Electric Power Cooperative’s Apache station.
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