AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOffshore Wind Setback: Trump’s offshore wind crackdown reached the Gulf of Mexico, with German firm RWE agreeing to relinquish U.S. leases in a $1.22B deal—another blow to renewable energy momentum. RI Energy Costs Fight: Rhode Island’s attorney general urged the Public Utilities Commission to reject Rhode Island Energy’s request to raise its profit margin to 10.75% in a major rate case that could push average bills higher. PFAS in Tiverton: Residents in eastern Tiverton are facing a drinking-water crisis after PFAS detections in private wells, with levels reported far above state safety benchmarks. West Nile Watch: DEM confirmed West Nile Virus in mosquito samples from Cranston, Providence, and North Providence; the statewide risk remains high. Rail & Shoreline Planning: Amtrak’s New Haven-to-Providence capacity study is holding public Q&A at Scarborough Beach, focusing on preserving rail capacity while considering natural and built-environment impacts. Local Climate Politics: A Providence mayoral race is framed as a referendum on climate adaptation, from sea-level rise and flooding to shifting coastal ecosystems. Charlestown Land-Use: Charlestown approved municipal bans on data centers and battery storage, citing land, water, and electricity concerns.
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