AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Grid Policy: West Virginia regulators set a public hearing on new rules for electric utilities under the 2025 Power Generation and Consumption Act, including monthly reporting on coal inventories and a target 69% capacity factor. AI & Power for Data Centers: Google is backing the Mammoth Solar project in Kanawha County—86 MW of solar plus 100 MWh zinc long-duration storage and 280 MWh lithium storage—aimed at supplying “round-the-clock” capacity for PJM data center loads. Nuclear Development: West Virginia is among states being considered for U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses focused on recycling and reusing nuclear fuel. Higher Ed Tech Leadership: WVU named Kimberly Clark, formerly at Twitter and Charles Schwab, as its new chief information officer to lead digital innovation, cybersecurity, and responsible AI adoption. Public Health & Safety: A NIOSH study reports black lung has surged to the highest levels since 1978 among Central Appalachia veteran underground coal miners, driven by increased silica exposure. STEM in the Community: WVU Jackson’s Mill is hosting more than 400 Lewis County middle school students displaced by July flooding, pairing classes with history, STEAM, and outdoor education. Environment & Citizen Science: Canaan Valley’s Butterfly Big Day and a new field guide spotlight local butterfly tracking through iNaturalist.
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