AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Policy Shake-Up: President Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era EV mandate, promising lower prices and more auto jobs—an abrupt shift with major ripple effects for Indiana’s auto and energy planning. Coal Power Court Fight: The U.S. Energy Department kept Indiana’s R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley coal plants running longer after a federal appeals court ruling limited emergency authority, keeping reliability and cost debates front and center. Opportunity Zones: Gov. Braun nominated 126 Indiana census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 (2027–2036), aiming to steer private investment toward distressed communities. Power & Resilience in Practice: A report highlights how a “passive home” in northwest Indiana stayed powered during storms thanks to rooftop solar and battery storage—an on-the-ground look at climate resilience. Local Infrastructure & Grants: Indiana counties and state leaders continue pushing transportation and grid upgrades, including highway leadership recognition and ongoing work tied to disaster recovery and power reliability.
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