AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAerospace: West Virginia’s bid to host the U.S. Space Academy has backing from Homer Hickam, who says the state’s aviation assets and growing aerospace industry could help make its case. Ravenswood manufacturer Constellium is also supporting NASA’s Artemis missions, while Marshall University and BETA Technologies recently showcased an electric aircraft at Yeager Airport. Coal and Energy Jobs: A veteran miner died in an accident at Kanawha County’s American Eagle Mine, and more than 100 mine job cuts were reported in the county. Separately, about 200 ECM Energy Services workers could face layoffs after Antero ended its contract with the company. Power Infrastructure: Plans for the Valley Link transmission line are advancing despite local opposition. State officials say limited transmission capacity is pushing up power costs. Data Centers: Putnam County commissioners signed a resolution focused on data centers, as the projects draw attention for their potential economic benefits and their impact on electricity demand.
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