AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPower Grid Resilience: Vermont regulators approved a 5.5% Green Mountain Power rate increase, tied to hardening and burying aging lines to cut storm outages, with the Public Utility Commission trimming GMP’s request. Climate Accountability Fight: A coalition led by AG Raúl Labrador won a major court setback for New York’s $75 billion “climate superfund” plan targeting fossil-fuel firms, arguing the law can’t be enforced. Battery Supply Chain: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $500 million to seven projects to expand battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign minerals. Wildlife Health Research: New bat genome work links long lifespans to virus-fighting genes, coming as white-nose syndrome continues to thin eastern Myotis colonies. Community & Food Safety: Vermont ranks No. 1 for school meals access in 2026, while Bennington County is offering free soil lead screening at an upcoming fall festival. Fall Season Watch: Maps and forecasts track when Vermont’s peak foliage will hit, with early color in higher elevations and broader change later in October.
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