AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Climate Tech: CenterPoint is hosting a community connect in Orono to discuss a potential networked geothermal project—using stable underground temperatures to heat and cool buildings—while the company evaluates candidate sites. Clean Fuel Policy: Minnesota’s Biodiesel Fire Code Variance Toolkit aims to make it easier for fleets to use 100% biodiesel (B100), building on the state’s B20 blending mandate. STEM Education (Minnesota): New MCA-IV reading and science assessments set a fresh baseline; Stillwater reports 59% proficient in reading, 58% in math, and 34% in science, with results not directly comparable to older test versions. AI Governance (Courts): Federal appeals courts paused Minnesota’s AI “nudification” ban, including an injunction tied to xAI’s legal challenge. Research & Industry (Hydropower): The U.S. DOE selected 14 hydropower projects for testing support via its Hydropower Testing Network, including a University of Minnesota effort on rapidly deploying tech for non-powered dams. Local Science Outcomes: Goodhue County Education District hit just a 3% science benchmark on the MCA in 2024-25, underscoring major gaps. Tech Leadership: Dayforce named Jake Varghese Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead global product and technology strategy as AI reshapes HCM.
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