AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing Watch: Colorado’s housing market slid further into a buyer’s market in August as sales fell and marketing times stretched, while prices stayed steady—metro Denver closed sales dropped 14.3% year over year and the median sales price held at $574,000. Energy Policy: The U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act to push regulators to shield consumers from electricity bill spikes tied to nearby AI data centers, sending it to the Senate after a 417-3 vote. AI Infrastructure Funding: Denver-based Crusoe raised $3.9 billion in a Series F at a $30.9 billion valuation to expand AI “factories” and cloud capacity, citing 6+ gigawatts of contracted capacity. Local Energy Costs: Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s $157 million annual electric rate increase, lifting typical residential bills about 4.77%. Environment & Land Use: Colorado agencies asked the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider December oil-and-gas lease parcels overlapping big game habitat and the Roan Plateau, citing wildlife and water-quality concerns. Business & Jobs: MJ Companies’ Denver office earned a spot on Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance list. Agave Spirits: Entries opened for the 2026 Tequila Mezcal Challenge in Broomfield, with judging set for Nov. 7–8.
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