AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTexas Energy & Grid: ERCOT is warning peak demand could nearly double by 2032 as population growth and energy-hungry data centers surge, even as solar helps the grid hold record summer loads. Data Center Policy: Gov. Greg Abbott says PUCT and ERCOT are moving to make data centers pay for grid upgrades and curb power diversion so residential ratepayers don’t eat the bill. AI + Water Tech: Harmony Desalting is teaming with Neuralix to add AI-driven operational intelligence to desalination systems, aiming to cut energy use, downtime, and fouling. Logistics & Freight: TA Services reports qualified truck capacity tightening and higher spot rates across equipment types, with flatbed strongest and reefer demand shifting with produce season. Subsea Industry: KOIL Energy Solutions successfully commissioned a new mobile barge carousel on the U.S. Gulf Coast for subsea umbilical handling and storage. Workforce Pipeline: South Texas College and Texas A&M Engineering Academy welcomed a new cohort, expanding dual-credit pathways for students in engineering-focused tracks. Local Business/Consumer: Forthea Digital Marketing named a new Chief Client Officer to scale AI-driven, data-first marketing; and Southlake homeowners are urged to review hail coverage ahead of the next severe-weather stretch.
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