AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Democracy: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, arguing they’re straining rural land, water, and power while letting global players move fast without enough public scrutiny. Water Watch: TCEQ rescinded a May 14 boil-water notice for FairPlay Water Supply customers east of County Roads 246 and 241 after corrective actions and lab results showed no boiling needed as of May 18. Grid & Power Pressure: A new report flags rising operational strain on the North American grid and warns mutual-aid assumptions may break when multiple regions face stress at once—an issue that matters more as AI-driven demand grows. Storms Ahead: Central U.S. braces for another severe-weather push, while Houston’s week turns wetter with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely midweek. Energy Transition: Texas utility-scale solar is projected to surpass coal generation this year, underscoring how quickly the state’s power mix is shifting.
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