AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRural Data Centers: A new Yonder Radio special report, “Power Dynamics: The Rural Data Center Boom,” says two-thirds of new data centers are heading to rural areas, but many communities still aren’t seeing the economic payoff—while local fights over land, water, and energy control intensify. Transmission & Power Infrastructure: West Virginia’s neighbors are pushing back on major grid builds tied to data centers; Clarke County supervisors voted to hire special legal counsel to fight the Valley North transmission line, and WV PSC staff also moved to pause NextEra’s MARL project. Energy Rebates for Homes: CASE launched West Virginia’s Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEAR), with applications open now and a Sept. 28 start date, aiming to cut winter utility costs across eligible counties. Opioid Funds Shift: West Virginia will redirect future opioid settlement shares away from the First Foundation and toward the state and local governments. Mining Health: A report highlights soaring black lung rates in Appalachia, with NIOSH finding one in three miners with 25+ years in the industry affected. Local Infrastructure Grant: Rainelle is set to receive $1.7 million for sidewalk repairs and stormwater drainage improvements. Tourism Leadership: Huntington’s CVB named Anna Adkins as its new president. State Fair Spotlight: The 101st West Virginia State Fair is underway in Fairlea through Aug. 22, with agriculture at the center and dairy-themed entertainment like “The Moogician” drawing crowds.
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