AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClean-Energy Funding: Vermont DEC is accepting applications for a $5.9 million Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust program to replace or repower older diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives, with deadlines running monthly through December 2026. Transportation & Construction: AGC of Vermont is backing a new federal highway, bridge, and transit funding bill, citing strong public support for maintaining or increasing investment. Public Works Disruption: Vermont Business Magazine lists ongoing state highway and interstate projects for the week of July 7, including paving and ramp work that will bring lane closures and delays. Diesel-to-Electric in the Field: The DEC program targets heavy-duty trucks, buses, forklifts, airport ground support equipment, freight switchers, and certain marine engines—aimed at farms, food producers, and distributors operating in Vermont. Trail Access: The Velomont multi-use bike trail project is ramping up construction across Vermont, with organizers focused on making routes more accessible for adaptive riders. Environmental Cleanup: EPA and Vermont DEC are moving through the final phase of cleanup at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund site, including a petition to reclassify groundwater as non-potable. Local Economy & Community: Rock Point School’s 28th Annual Wiffle Fest raised more than $34,000 to support student programs, with 11 Vermont businesses sponsoring the event.
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