AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWaste & Energy: Wastewater heat recovery is moving from pilot projects to district-scale thermal energy networks, with Denver utilities expanding sewage-heat initiatives that could reshape how contractors design and maintain heating and cooling. Clean Water Planning: Vermont DEC is seeking public comment (June 15–July 15) on a draft Tactical Basin Plan for the Upper Connecticut River, laying out a five-year roadmap for restoring rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Fuel Costs: A new Vermont analysis says recent gasoline and fuel oil price spikes added roughly $124 million in estimated costs for drivers and fuel oil customers over March–May. Land-Use Policy: A partial rollback of Vermont’s Act 181 land-use law is now official after Gov. Phil Scott signed S.325, easing parts of the permitting overhaul. Public Health & Industry: A UVM study links neighborhood demographics and housing traits to higher soil lead levels, pointing to where lead testing and mitigation may be most urgent. Food Safety: New York lawmakers advanced a bill requiring heavy-metals testing and public reporting for baby food and infant formula, joining Vermont and other states pushing beyond federal standards. Local Business & Community: RunVermont reported record-setting results from the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, with multiple runners earning Olympic Trials qualifying times.
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