AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSolar for All Court Win: A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled the EPA unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, ordering the agency to reinstate the already-obligated funding—meaning low-income solar help could resume in Rhode Island and nationwide. Disaster Relief for Farmers: DEM will release nearly $15M for Rhode Island farmers hit by weather in 2023 and 2024, with applications expected to open in early October. Coastal Storm Watch: Forecasters are tracking a possible nor’easter that could bring wet, windy conditions and coastal flooding later this week, with Rhode Island in the potential impact zone. DEM Environmental Police Accreditation: Rhode Island DEM’s environmental law enforcement division received RIPAC accreditation, highlighting training, oversight, and professionalism. Odor Enforcement Concerns: Residents and advocates raised questions about how odor complaints are handled and enforced in South Providence and Washington Park. Offshore Wind Training Uncertainty: Offshore wind job training built for a boom is facing a bust as federal clean-energy policy shifts threaten project pipelines. Local River Restoration: The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is pushing Greenway Bike Path restoration and native planting, with public involvement planned.
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