AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Permitting: The Senate advanced a sweeping bill co-authored by Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse to speed approvals for energy projects and require large data centers to cover more grid costs. Environmental groups warn it could weaken safeguards and community input while boosting fossil fuel development. Fisheries: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meets in Newport this week to consider lower menhaden catch limits; the fish feed striped bass, ospreys and other wildlife. Climate Funding: Three URI programs will receive $476,312 for municipal energy resilience, home efficiency and climate education. Energy Affordability: Rhode Island Energy plans to expand discounts for low-income customers in January; more than 114,000 customers were behind on bills in September. Offshore Wind: Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind are now fully operational, bringing a major new clean-power source to the region. Flooding: Heavy rain caused localized flooding across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts over the weekend.
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