AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Grid Planning: PJM says 715 new generation projects totaling 200+ GW have cleared the first cycle of its reformed interconnection process, aiming to cut speculative proposals and speed up studies. Utility Rates: West Virginia regulators approved a reduced two-part rate increase for Mon Power and Potomac Edison—$3.65 more per month starting Aug. 1, 2026, then $4.01 more starting June 1, 2027 (about a 5.6% average hike). Power Plant Watch: Gov. Morrisey says Dominion Energy plans a 2.6 GW Mt. Storm combined-cycle station in Grant County, tied to a DOE plan for keeping coal plants open. Public Safety: West Virginia State Police plan a sobriety checkpoint in Wood County on Aug. 7 (6 p.m. to midnight) and charged a Philippi woman with attempted murder after a campsite shooting. Child Support: DoHS reports more than 59,000 West Virginia children received child support through the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement. Food Safety: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled about 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler due to possible metal slivers. Local Justice: An EMT’s fatal crash trial remains paused while the state Supreme Court weighs whether venue should change. Health & Community: NAMI West Virginia hosts a behavioral health listening tour in Beckley Aug. 13.
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