AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy: A North Carolina law that scrapped the state’s 2030 climate target coincided with a 17% boost to Duke Energy’s 2026 earnings per share, though Duke says the law’s long-term earnings effect will be neutral. The utility also faces opposition to plans for more gas plants to serve data centers. Manufacturing: Halifax Linen plans a $2 million expansion with a taxpayer grant, while Corning is expanding production in Wilmington. Gov. Josh Stein also spotlighted North Carolina’s manufacturing sector at Grady-White Boats. Shipbuilding: A new maritime initiative aims to protect shipbuilding jobs in the state. Agriculture: Helene recovery remains incomplete for western North Carolina farms, as drought is also adding pressure on growers across the state. Infrastructure and innovation: Stanly County rail upgrades received nearly $20 million in federal funding, and an ECU project is among eight recipients sharing $6.8 million in NCInnovation awards.
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