AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Data Centers & Energy: Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she opposes a potential hyperscale data center in Bow and plans a multi-year moratorium in the next budget, arguing New Hampshire lacks the energy supply and that such projects could raise electricity prices. Local Power Planning: Federal filings and discussions with Eversource point to a possible 350-megawatt grid connection tied to the former Merrimack Station site, but the project’s location and size details remain unclear. Coastal Fisheries: Public hearings are set along the Atlantic coast to consider cutting Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvests by up to 50% and spreading the catch more evenly, after declines tied to reduced prey for wildlife. Water Infrastructure: Belmont secured a $2M Northern Borders grant to reduce costs for a Route 140 force main replacement, with construction phased after years of emergency repairs. Weather & Climate: New Hampshire’s July was the coolest since 2021, while the Farmers’ Almanac forecasts a wetter-than-normal winter for inland areas and mixed precipitation near the coast. Health & Environment: A new health-score report ranks New Hampshire among the top states, highlighting a regional divide in chronic disease, access to care, and outcomes.
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