AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoal Power Push: President Trump is using the Defense Production Act to pour $700M into coal power—extending and modernizing plants, including Kentucky-linked projects—while arguing it will strengthen energy “dominance.” Electricity Costs: New national mapping shows residential power prices rising fast in Kentucky (about +12.7% year over year), with grid and demand pressures tied to broader growth, including data centers. Data Center Watch (Eastern KY): Pikeville signed a preliminary MOU to explore a data center at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park, with a 120-day negotiation window and promises that no land is transferred yet. Local Industry & Logistics: Boone County planning backed an M&P Logistics truck parking expansion in Florence, a sign of continued growth in regional freight capacity. Energy & Jobs (Solar): A solar farm is moving forward in Graves County, adding more renewable generation to the state’s industrial mix. Consumer Impact (UK Sports): The University of Kentucky is cutting concession prices at several on-campus venues starting July 1, after a new partnership with Compass Group. PFAS Policy: Kentucky lawmakers are weighing options in the fight against “forever chemicals,” including interim-session discussions on PFAS limits and monitoring.
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