AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Costs: North Carolina lawmakers approved a temporary gas-tax suspension through November, sending the measure to Gov. Josh Stein. Duke Energy also reached a deal on special rates for data centers and other large power users, aimed at keeping their electricity costs from shifting to regular customers. Business Investment: Wolfspeed received a conditional federal loan commitment of up to $1.5 billion to expand domestic semiconductor production, building on its North Carolina manufacturing base. Caterpillar is also planning a $1 billion expansion at its Sanford plant. Local Development: An $84 million Cary rail project could force businesses to relocate, while Raleigh approved a six-month pause on large data center applications. Farms and Workforce: Drought is cutting yields for corn, tobacco and peanuts, while the state awarded $660,000 to workforce boards to strengthen employer connections.
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