AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSemiconductor Safety Tech: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor (BQ79731-Q1) aimed at catching EV and storage thermal runaway early by tracking up to 26 cells with electrochemical impedance sensing—coming as TI expands major chip manufacturing in Texas and Utah. Solar Policy: A new push for plug-in balcony/garden solar is spreading across states; Utah already legalized plug-in solar sales, and the kits could lower barriers for renters and apartments. AI Data Center Backlash: Communities and states are escalating moratoriums and rules as residents worry about power, water, and noise; a new wave of data-center bills is moving through legislatures. Utah Water Tech & Conservation: Washington County is paying homeowners to remove qualifying lawns for water savings, with incentives up to $100,000 depending on size and added bonuses for shade trees. Utah Health & Workforce: Northwest Nazarene University joined a regional semiconductor workforce initiative, funded by the NSF and SEMI Foundation, to expand student research and training in microelectronics. Space & Science: Astronomers report active black holes in about 2%–5% of dwarf galaxies, refining how often small galaxies feed central black holes.
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