AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoal & Power Investment: President Trump announced a $700M push to revive U.S. coal, using Cold War-era Defense Production Act authority—aimed at extending 14 coal plants and supporting 42 coal mines, plus new coal plant builds and an export terminal; West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey tied the plan to AI and data-center power demand. West Virginia DOE Grant: Appalachian Power says the Mitchell Plant in Marshall County will get DOE funding for a new mechanical draft cooling tower and upgrades to replace aging equipment, with the plant’s operation supported through 2040. Electric Reliability Work: Appalachian Power is seeking public input on rebuilding about 18 miles of a 138-kilovolt transmission line in Wayne County to reduce outages, with an open house set for June 25. Energy Assistance: West Virginia DoHS will open Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program applications June 8–26 (in person), with eligibility tied to income and energy shutoff risk. Livestock Health Watch: USDA confirmed New World Screwworm in a Texas calf; WV agriculture officials say they’re monitoring and have emergency measures in place. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports West Virginia regular averages eased to $4.44 statewide for the week ending May 30, with Cabell regular lowest at $4.29 and diesel lowest in Cabell at $4.93.
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