AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Environment: The EPA has proposed new rules for coal ash disposal that critics say would weaken safeguards for toxic waste and water protection, as the Trump administration pushes for coal expansion. Power Storage & Grid Demand: Two Waterbury battery firms are changing hands and names as power needs surge—Kore Power was bought by a Texas solar company, and NOMAD Transportable Power Systems is going public as Nomad Power Solutions. Vermont Heat & Energy Use: A dangerous heat wave is driving demand for cooling, with Vermont guidance emphasizing cooling centers and smarter fan use—an issue that also ties into the state’s evolving approach to air conditioning. Local Industry & Infrastructure: Vermont’s highway construction schedule for the week of July 7 includes paving and ramp work on I-89 and I-91, with major delays expected around Montpelier-Waterbury and Brattleboro. Manufacturing & Workforce: Vermont’s unemployment rate held at 2.6% in May, while the state continues pushing advanced manufacturing career pathways. Food & Consumer Costs: The DOJ alleges major egg producers manipulated pricing benchmarks, setting up a high-stakes antitrust fight with ripple effects for consumers and local businesses.
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