AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPermitting Fight: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the Senate will take up amendments and a final vote on a sweeping energy-permitting bill next week. Rhode Island’s Providence Preservation Society warns proposed changes could weaken public and tribal consultation on development. Offshore Wind: Revolution Wind is now fully operational off Rhode Island, supplying power to the state and Connecticut. PFAS & Trees: RIDOH is seeking public comment on planned PFAS treatment upgrades at North Scituate Elementary School. Westerly’s tree-planting project, aimed at neighborhoods with little shade and poor stormwater absorption, is set to begin Nov. 20–21. Recycling & Energy Bills: A state study lays out five bottle-bill and broader recycling scenarios and seeks public comment. Rhode Island Energy also announced an enhanced electric discount rate starting early 2027.
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