AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAurora Watch: A fast-moving stream of solar wind tied to a recurrent coronal hole could bring northern lights into parts of the northern U.S., with a minor G1 storm likely late Tuesday into Wednesday. Aviation & Energy Tech: Vermont’s Beta Technologies says it completed the world’s first hybrid-electric flight test above 30,000 feet, working with NASA, Boeing, and GE Aerospace. Local Power & Solar Rules: Hoymiles launched the first U.S. balcony-solar microinverter certified to UL 3700, as Vermont and other states move plug-in balcony solar into clearer legal territory. Electric Rates: Barton Electric Department ratepayers are reacting to a proposed 14.73% increase tied to higher power costs and a bond for hydro upgrades. Road & Construction: Brighton is starting a Ten Mile Square bridge replacement after FEMA-code culvert work, with construction underway. Forestry & Paper Supply: Vermont loggers warn that a New York paper mill closure could hit demand for pulp wood that Vermont mills rely on. Health & Workforce: Southern Vermont AHEC’s MedQuest program is giving high school students hands-on healthcare exposure through clinician shadowing and UVM med student-led workshops. Ag Policy: Sen. Peter Welch reintroduced bills aimed at protecting small-scale farms and improving conditions for agricultural workers. Conservation Milestone: Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District marked 80 years of community-led conservation work. Medical Research: UVM researchers report an early trial where a new mesothelioma drug controlled disease in 2 of 3 patients over 12 weeks.
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