AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater-Use Backlash: Amarillo residents say new digital smart meters and billing software drove water bills up 300% overnight, with reported “phantom” spikes from about 11,000 to 44,000 gallons—while the city points to drought and leaks and declined to comment on individual accounts. Energy + Water Pressure: The fight over how utilities track and charge for scarce water is landing as data centers expand—one Utah proposal alone is cited at 9 gigawatts, raising fears of more diversion. Geothermal Goes Mainstream: Fervo Energy’s IPO puts next-gen geothermal on the map, with the startup raising $1.89B and planning more plants across the U.S. West. Wildfire Funding Friction: New USDA terms are reportedly hampering federal wildfire support, adding red tape just as lightning fires keep breaking out across drought-stressed regions. Local Angle: Nevada’s ongoing data-center power crunch and Colorado River strain remain the backdrop for every new “resource” fight.
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