AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCullman Data Centers: Cullman City Council approved a one-year pause on new data-center development to review zoning, infrastructure, environmental impacts and long-term goals, joining other Alabama cities that have moved to slow or study the boom. Tourism Momentum: Cullman County is outpacing the rest of Alabama on tourism, with visitor spending up more than 16% in 2025 to about $325.5 million and 3,468 tourism-supported jobs. Critical Minerals on Bases: The U.S. Army awarded contracts to build and operate critical-mineral processing facilities at Anniston Army Depot and other installations, aiming to reduce foreign dependence on graphite, lithium, rare earths and more. Energy Planning: TVA’s preliminary plan projects higher electricity demand through 2040 and shifts toward more natural gas generation, scaling back wind expectations. Construction Industry: Alabama AGC wrapped up its annual convention in Destin with more than 500 attendees and a keynote from Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Workforce/Weatherization: Alabama announced $6.3M in weatherization grants to cut energy bills for low-income households, with local agencies handling applications.
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