AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEMS Regionalization: Pownal Select Board will kick off public meetings on a Southshire rescue squads regionalization study, with Bennington County Regional Commission planner Nick Zaiac set to brief options aimed at slowing rising emergency-service costs. Energy Resilience: Vermont’s “virtual power plant” is now its biggest power source, with Green Mountain Power batteries in 5,500+ homes helping keep lights on during storms. Efficiency & Higher Ed: Efficiency Vermont honored Vermont State University for energy-saving upgrades across campuses, including controls optimization, LED retrofits, and refrigeration modernization totaling $600,000+ in annual savings. Local Infrastructure: Winooski reopened nearly 4,000 feet of Main Street after a $28.3 million rebuild that added bike lanes, wider sidewalks, new traffic signals, and underground utility work. Regional Planning: The Rutland Regional Plan for 27 municipalities won state approvals, setting a development and land-use framework through 2034. Workforce & Agriculture: Rep. Becca Balint highlighted Vermont’s workforce value and USDA staffing concerns tied to agricultural operations. Business Spotlight: Hayden Rowe Candle Co. is growing fast in Vermont with “cleaner” soy candles positioned as non-toxic and consistent across temperatures.
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