AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSchool Transportation: High diesel prices are squeezing Vermont districts. Champlain Valley expects to spend $200,000 over budget if prices hold, with monthly fuel costs up 60% from last year; districts that contract for buses anticipate higher costs ahead. Affordable Housing: Construction has begun on 30 permanently affordable Shale Beach condos in Burlington, with planned prices of $175,000 to $210,000. Shared-equity ownership is designed to keep the homes affordable for future buyers. Energy Investment: Vermont Gas and Dandelion Energy are advancing a geothermal partnership for affordable housing, while GlobalFoundries has brought a large solar array and battery storage online in Essex Junction. Workforce & Manufacturing: Vermont girls got hands-on exposure to construction and other trades at the Women Can Do event. Vermont Soapstone Co., a 170-year-old business, has also changed ownership. Winter Costs: Vermont plans to seek $6 million more for low-income fuel assistance as rising heating bills put pressure on households.
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