AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDistributed Solar Policy: A new Q2 2026 “50 States of Solar” report says Rhode Island logged major distributed solar policy activity, with lawmakers and regulators focusing on net metering, community solar, and residential fixed charges. PFAS Drinking Water Fight: Attorney General Brown urged the EPA to stop rolling back PFAS “forever chemical” limits, warning the change would weaken protections for public water systems. Workforce & Trades Training: Heavy Metal Summer Experience Camp in Pawtucket graduated 12 students with hands-on training in welding, pipefitting, sheet metal, plumbing and more—building local pipeline for skilled jobs. Offshore Wind vs. Fisheries: URI researchers are studying whether offshore wind turbines are changing Jonah crab movement and feeding, a key question for Rhode Island’s commercial fishing. Corporate Deal (RI Manufacturing): Pentair announced it will buy Cranston-based Taco Group Holdings for about $1.4B, expanding Pentair’s hydronics and water solutions reach. Public Safety Tech: Tiverton approved buying four more Flock automated license plate reader cameras after resident pushback and contract concerns. Energy & Weather: Rhode Island saw nearly double the average weekly jobless claims in July, while New England weather headlines pointed to lingering showers and flood risk.
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