AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower Investment: Appalachian Power plans to spend $17 billion on three West Virginia natural-gas plants, adding 3 gigawatts of capacity by 2031 and an estimated 2,050 construction jobs. The utility also pledged $7.5 billion to upgrade coal plants through 2050. Data Centers: Wheeling is set to introduce rules for data centers on Tuesday, aiming to make room for investment while addressing neighborhood concerns. Industrial Sites: Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s $40 million site-readiness initiative will help prepare land for business development, as regional officials push for more site-ready industrial property. Mining and Manufacturing: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded WVU $1 million to strengthen its mining engineering program, while West Virginia coal producers are seeking tax breaks to stay competitive.
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