AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlzheimer’s Care in Focus (WVU Medicine): New Alzheimer’s therapies and earlier diagnosis are helping patients slow progression and stay independent longer, with WVU Medicine highlighting warning signs and the benefits of starting treatment in milder stages. Data Center Pressure on WV Ratepayers: West Virginia lawmakers grilled regulators and utilities over how fast-growing data centers could drive higher electricity bills, with concerns tied to transmission lines and limited state control over costs. Energy + Water Efficiency Push: A national look at how communities are fighting data centers centers on practical fixes—better energy and water conservation—while WV is noted for encouraging efficient, self-generated power via microgrids. Sodium-Ion Battery Momentum: A new U.S. coalition is working to accelerate sodium-ion batteries as a safer, non-lithium option for energy storage, aiming to support the power needs of expanding data centers. Public Health Alerts: A free webinar will train West Virginians on emerging AI threats and victim safety, while tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome cases are reported as rising across the U.S., including in West Virginia. Local Tech + Infrastructure: Weirton’s water board continues distribution upgrades, including a major Walnut Street line replacement project funded through federal and state sources.
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