AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSolar Funding Stalled: Rhode Island’s $49.33M low-income solar expansion grant is still “in limbo” after EPA terminated the Solar for All program in August 2025; litigation continues and the state plan never moved past early stages. Water Safety Alerts: RIDOH and DEM lifted the Lake Mishnock harmful algae bloom advisory after it cleared, but kept high-risk contact warnings in effect for Wenscott Reservoir and Oak Swamp Reservoir, urging residents to avoid swimming, fishing, boating, and to not drink untreated water or let pets swim. Coastal Protection Training: Salt Pond Smart is now enrolling in the Salt Ponds and Narrow River watersheds, offering homeowner assessments and guidance to cut stormwater and wastewater pollution. Climate Politics Backdrop: A regional look at how “climate hushing” is showing up in Democratic campaigns, even as the Earth keeps warming. Utility Credits: Rhode Island regulators closed Rhode Island Energy’s rate case with one year of increases and accelerated bill credits starting in October, tied to a 2022 tax dispute. Aquaculture Ruling: A CRMC hearing officer said a Tiverton oyster farm proposal can be considered, ruling the Sapowet Marsh Management Area restriction doesn’t apply retroactively.
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