AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Costs: Vermont’s Energy Action Network says gasoline and fuel oil price spikes since late February added about $124 million in estimated costs for drivers and fuel oil customers over March–May, with gasoline up roughly $1.50/gal and fuel oil up about $1.11/gal versus pre-war levels. Housing & Construction: U.S. Rep. Becca Balint is reintroducing her Community Housing Act, pushing community land trusts and shared-equity tools to help Vermont reach tens of thousands of new homes needed by 2029. Local Infrastructure: Milton is moving ahead with the “Hourglass Project,” redesigning a busy three-way stop on Route 7 with signals and lane changes to cut accidents and improve traffic flow. Manufacturing & Prototyping: Colchester hardware collective Informal is turning freelancer-built engineering ideas into prototypes and mass-manufactured goods, from 3D-printed concepts to assembled products. Tech & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Meta’s appeal in Vermont’s social media addiction lawsuit, letting the case proceed and keeping pressure on Instagram/Facebook over claims of harm to young users. Geothermal Watch: A Cornell research effort is testing deep geothermal heating that could expand fossil-free options beyond traditional hot-water reservoirs. Skis & Tourism: Killington will host the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Nov. 27–29, signaling a major return after recent trail upgrades.
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