AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransmission Projects: The West Virginia PSC begins six days of hearings next week on NextEra’s proposed 500-kV Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link, which would cross four counties. Opponents say forecasts for data-center power demand are uncertain, while families along the route fear losing land. Data Center Impacts: Permit filings for two planned Mason County data centers outline significant environmental effects, as construction at one site has drawn complaints over runoff and erosion. A 200-tree American chestnut grove is also at risk from the proposed AI campus. Grid & Gas: A federal emergency order targeting blackout risks across 13 states underscores pressure on the Mid-Atlantic grid. West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey also joined a coalition backing pipeline approval to keep natural gas moving and support energy jobs. Manufacturing Investment: Diamond Steel is adding a 350-ton crane in a multimillion-dollar investment, expanding industrial capacity in the state.
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