AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrid Investment: Virginia has been awarded up to $50 million in federal funding for transmission upgrades in Central Virginia. Appalachian Power plans to rebuild the New London–Otter line in Campbell and Bedford counties, matching the grant. Data Centers: Google is considering a Roanoke County site, as proposed state bills seek to pause or limit new data center approvals. Rep. Eugene Vindman has also proposed shielding household electric bills from data center power costs. Jobs and Manufacturing: M.C. Dean has proposed a $412.5 million expansion in Caroline County that could create 1,950 jobs. Virginia Tech is also part of a $73 million federal initiative to advance mining technology. Utilities: A proposed 23% electric rate increase for parts of Southwest Virginia is headed to state regulators, while Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra faces scrutiny over potential customer costs.
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