AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrid Reliability & Data Centers: MISO has filed with FERC to set new reliability requirements for data centers and other “large loads,” including a special category for computational IT demand over 25 MW, aiming to improve grid visibility and planning after FERC’s mid-June “show cause” push. Space Industry in Louisiana: Morgan Stanley says SpaceX’s planned $100B Starbase Louisiana near Pecan Island is key to ramping Starship launches, with 10 pads and the potential to cut launch costs and scale satellite and government missions. Nuclear Waste Reality Check: A look at why nuclear power’s comeback still hinges on solving radioactive waste disposal, from low- and intermediate-level waste to spent fuel. Heat & Worker Performance: A study using Louisiana factory field work finds industrial fans can make workers feel like they’re in conditions about 10°F cooler, boosting perceived effectiveness and comfort. Hurricane Season Update: The Atlantic hit a record stretch with no hurricanes as of Sept. 12, with experts warning late-season storms are still possible. Local Tech/Education: Northshore Tech’s nursing program won Nursing School of the Year at the Nightingale Awards, and UL Lafayette says its FY27 budget is balanced but depends on one-time resources.
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