AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMason County Data Centers: Nscale and Starwood’s proposed campuses face growing scrutiny over environmental impacts, while a planned construction footprint could erase a rare 200-tree American chestnut grove used in restoration work. DEP permit filings forecast significant impacts, and the existing Monarch site has drawn complaints over runoff and erosion. Regional Investment: Wood County development officials say they are preparing sites and supporting employers as they pursue manufacturing growth. PowerFlo’s $20 million purchase of the former Hino facility in Williamstown was among the projects highlighted. Agriculture: Lewisburg’s Triple T Angus ranked fourth in West Virginia for Angus registrations in fiscal 2026, underscoring the state’s role in the beef industry. Grid & Energy: Federal officials issued an emergency order addressing power-grid concerns across 13 states as data-center demand and hot weather add pressure to electricity supplies.
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