AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoal Push: The Trump administration announced $850M for coal plant modernization plus two new plants, using the Defense Production Act and drawing criticism that it’s an unnecessary subsidy. Power & Rates: A proposed NextEra acquisition of Dominion raises a big question for Virginians: will electricity get cheaper or pricier under a larger utility footprint. Roadless Rule Fight: Environmentalists warn a bid to end the roadless rule could harm Alaska’s Tongass, arguing road access changes fire risk and forest management. Arctic Science & Climate: New research finds Arctic river deltas store about 5% of global permafrost carbon, and Alaska groups are alarmed as the Ocean Observatories Initiative is set to be decommissioned. Mining & Permitting: Ambler Metals named Ron Rimelman president to push Arctic project permitting and exploration in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District. Tourism & Logistics: Off the Beaten Path launched a small-group “Grand Slam” trip covering all eight Alaska national parks in 2027. Sports: Alaska Nanooks women’s basketball signed guard Siri Lindsey from Portland.
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