AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBitcoin & Water Compliance: El Reno officials condemned an Athlon Blockchain Technology LLC Bitcoin mining site after it leaked about 3 to 3.8 million gallons of water during a severe drought, tied to an unauthorized fire hydrant and alleged building and safety code violations; the city plans to bill the operator for the metered water and response costs. Energy Costs & Fuel Prices: AAA says Labor Day gas is on track to set a record, with the national regular average around $4.03-$4.15; locally, GasBuddy reports show the lowest E15 and midgrade deals in several Oklahoma counties, while midgrade and diesel pricing remain volatile. EV Grid Planning Costs: A DOE-backed NREL-led study finds EV charging could drive distribution grid upgrade costs up to $2.3 billion across five states including Oklahoma, with managed charging potentially cutting that by more than half. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Enid tied for seventh in Oklahoma for scam reports in July, with online purchase scams driving the biggest losses. Local Business Expansion: Greenheck plans to buy a former Macy’s distribution facility in north Tulsa County and invest about $300 million to create 700+ jobs over five years. Corporate Governance: A shareholder advisory firm is suing to block Oklahoma’s anti-ESG proxy advisory law, arguing the measure forces firms to justify vote recommendations.
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