AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSemiconductors & AI Infrastructure: GlobalFoundries signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an expected $300M CHIPS R&D award to accelerate silicon photonics for AI data centers, including optical materials, wafer tech, and advanced packaging. Clean Energy & Local Resilience: Manchester’s Energy Committee is pushing a Thermal Energy Network that links buildings to heat pumps via underground pipes, aiming to cut fossil fuel use, stabilize costs, and reduce grid strain. EV Policy Watch: A new report finds states and utilities took 195 EV-related actions in Q2 2026, with a notable pullback trend alongside continued rebate and charging efforts. Vermont Agriculture & Community: Courtney Banach was named to the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame for her long-running work connecting youth to farms. Public Banking for Rural Vermont: A Vermont Public Banking event (Aug. 4-5) will feature Don Morgan of the Bank of North Dakota to discuss financing for farms, housing, and infrastructure. Business & Culture: Northshire Bookstore marks 50 years with a one-day celebration Aug. 8 in Manchester and Saratoga Springs. Transportation Safety: A crash on Route 100 in Waterbury Center closed the road for over five hours after a pickup crossed the center line into two sand-hauling dump trucks.
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