AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData Center Debate: Kentucky’s local races are becoming a referendum on proposed data centers, with projects announced in nearly 20 counties. Opponents question their environmental impact, heavy energy demand and the secrecy around development deals. Eastern Kentucky Power Costs: Residents are already struggling with some of the state’s highest electric bills. Kentucky Power says mine and steel-mill closures, along with population loss, have left fewer customers to cover costs. Conservation: The 253,000-acre Cumberland Forest Project across Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee aims to restore land and help communities adapt to climate change, while testing whether conservation can also support local economies. Disaster Readiness: Possible federal restructuring of FEMA has raised concerns about future aid for Kentucky communities still recovering from costly severe-weather events. Kentucky Emergency Management says it may need to fill gaps if federal funding shifts.
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