AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Aid: Tri-County Opportunities Council says LIHEAP applications open Oct. 1, with help for natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance, using income caps tied to state median income. Household Costs & Inflation: New Zealand’s food inflation eased to 1.9% y/y in July, while power and gas pressures stayed upward, keeping the cost-of-living story tense. Solar Rules: Papua New Guinea’s energy minister says grid-connected rooftop solar is now available for households and businesses in PNG Power Limited areas, with systems needing NEA registration and licensed installation. Data Centres Oversight: New South Wales will fast-track data centre assessments only if builders meet new water and energy standards, with regulators reviewing charges and operators held to “clear expectations.” UK Estate Upgrades: Proposed energy-efficiency rules could force King Charles and Prince William to spend up to £10m upgrading rental properties to EPC C by 2030. Market Watch: GasBuddy reports show U.S. fuel prices easing from spring highs but still volatile, with local “lowest” midgrade and diesel prices tracked for the week ending Aug. 8. Geopolitics & Energy Security: Russia claims strikes on Odessa targeting ships and oil tankers used for Ukrainian military fuel and cargo.
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