AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNor’easter Aftermath: Rhode Island and the region are still tallying storm damage after a slow-moving nor’easter brought coastal flooding risk, heavy rain, and widespread outages; Rhode Island Energy says power was restored to all 50,000 customers hit, finishing in under 48 hours, while the broader Northeast saw tens of thousands without electricity and lingering water-and-trees hazards. Clean Energy Court Win: A Rhode Island federal judge revived the $7 billion “Solar for All” program after ruling the EPA unlawfully ended it, potentially reopening solar help for more than 900,000 lower-income Americans while the agency weighs next steps. Green Bond Push: Rhode Island leaders kicked off the campaign for the 2026 Green Economy Bond (Question 5), a $55 million package aimed at clean water, climate resilience, outdoor recreation, green infrastructure, and land/farm conservation. Local Water Protection: Woonsocket is nearing its lead service line replacement goals, with fewer than 60 unknown lines left and 76 known private lines still to replace, targeting the state’s 2033 deadline. Energy Costs & Transit: Diesel price spikes are pushing RIPTA’s bus system deeper into the red, and Massachusetts heat-pump bill discounts are raising the question of whether other Northeastern states will follow. Wastewater & Health: A Rhode Island-focused explainer asks what happens when people flush unused or expired medications, highlighting how pharmaceuticals can end up in wastewater systems.
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