AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Power Deals in Texas: Microsoft and Chevron signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for Project Kilby, a 2.67-GW West Texas natural gas plant aimed at powering a major AI data center buildout. Data Center Water & Grid Scrutiny: Texas lawmakers pressed tech operators for better reporting on electricity use and water demand, noting only about 17% of data centers submitted required water-use surveys. Cybersecurity Funding Next Steps: State and local leaders warned that federal cybersecurity grants are winding down, pushing a new fight over how to sustain local defenses without new money. Workforce Pipeline: Cirrus Aircraft opened a new Duluth Talent Center to centralize recruiting and technical training, signaling continued aerospace hiring focus. Clean Energy Deadline Pressure: Solar developers are racing to lock in federal subsidies before July 4, with analysts warning higher contract prices could ripple into electricity costs. Texas Education Culture War: The Texas State Board of Education approved required K-12 reading lists that include Bible passages, expanding the state’s push for Christian content in public schools. Public Safety Tech: Texas A&M and partners reported that larger data centers face higher fire risk, and firefighting may require major water resources.
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