AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGeothermal Deal: Fervo Energy and Google signed a 396-MW power-purchase agreement tied to Fervo’s Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Utah, with an option to expand to nearly 1 GW by 2030—aimed at powering data-center demand. Retail Expansion: Sweetgreen is opening its first Utah location in Salt Lake City, pairing its menu with local dairy partner The Creamery and prebiotic OLIPOP “soda floats,” plus a first-day meal donation plan. Energy & Policy: A new report highlights how the Colorado River’s Central Arizona Project was built with tradeoffs—lower-priority water rights now facing renewed pressure as drought and federal plans collide. Local Economy & Jobs: Utah’s age-verification crackdown is paused for VPN users while a court challenge plays out, keeping a key part of the state’s digital policy in limbo. Business & Courts: A Scottsdale restaurant fraud case lands in federal prison time for Aaron Wagner, who admitted using investor funds for homes and a “lavish lifestyle,” with prosecutors pointing to overraise and jet-related emails. Mental Health Access: Vermont’s Asha Clinic opened as a specialized outpatient suicide-care model led by researcher Dr. Craig Bryan, expanding access to targeted therapies.
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