AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Packaging Rules (PPWR): Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now enforceable, with limits on “forever chemicals” in packaging already in effect—packaging above the thresholds can trigger enforcement, so manufacturers are being pushed to prevent contamination through materials, coatings, and processes. Renewables in the Region: Maine regulators picked Clearway for an 800MW northern wind project and Avangrid for a new transmission line to move power south, positioning land-based wind as a key clean-energy path as offshore faces headwinds. Grid Costs vs. Gas Prices: ISO New England says wholesale power prices fell in July versus last year, but spring costs still rose—showing Rhode Island’s bills won’t track gas prices alone, since carbon costs and outages can swing the market. Local Housing Fight in Warren: Residents are pushing back on a redevelopment plan for the former Highlander/Fatima school site in Warren that would convert the building and add 77 homes, including required affordable units. Invasive Green Crabs, New Markets: New Englanders are increasingly turning invasive green crabs into food—soft-shell crabs in particular—trying to reduce ecological damage while creating a premium seafood market. School Board Race in Glocester: Four candidates are running for three Glocester School Committee seats, emphasizing student safety, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and stronger educational opportunities.
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