AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData-Center Development: A Wyoming forum on hyperscale data centers raised concerns about energy use and community impacts, while Black Hills Corp. plans 564 megawatts of new gas capacity and a large microgrid tied to a Google project. Rural Business and Education: Western Wyoming College and the University of Arizona Global Campus launched a partnership offering rural learners discounted online bachelor’s programs. Drought Support: The SBA is offering loans of up to $2 million to eligible businesses in Lincoln and Uinta counties, and Gov. Mark Gordon extended emergency permits for oversize livestock-feed and livestock loads through Nov. 6. Lincoln County’s Shumway Farms also received a $172,000 USDA grant to expand sales of its ice cream and skyr yogurt. Economic Infrastructure: Wyoming airports generate $3.5 billion in annual economic activity, with Cheyenne Regional Airport contributing $285 million, WYDOT reported. Energy Projects: Developers withdrew county applications for the Laramie Range Wind Project amid permitting concerns.
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