AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoal & Grid Funding: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia will “benefit quickly” from President Trump’s energy push, including $18.5M in early support tied to the Mt. Storm area and work around the existing Mt. Storm complex. Next-Gen Coal Project: TerraSpark’s Mt. Storm-area Energy Campus won up to $18.5M from the DOE to advance front-end engineering and permitting for a 1.6GW coal-fired power plan paired with carbon capture. Policy Fight Over Chemical Safety: A new report says Trump is seeking to eliminate the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, raising alarms for states like West Virginia that have faced deadly industrial incidents. Health Tech & Research: In Morgantown, GATC Health’s AI-assisted drug development produced GATC-1021 for opioid use disorder, with human trials ahead. Cancer Data Milestone: The West Virginia Cancer Registry earned CDC “Registry of Excellence” status for top-tier data quality. STEM in Schools: Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School’s “Iron Falcons” won drone and engineering awards at a regional competition at Fairmont State. Community Tech/Events: W&J’s Center for Energy and the Built Environment will host a free June 24 webinar on building commissioning to cut energy costs.
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