AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Grid Leadership: Vermont Public Power Supply Authority GM Ken Nolan was elected president of the Northeast Public Power Association, highlighting how Vermont’s municipal utilities are tackling reliability, transmission costs, and electrification with shared tech and planning. Solar + Farming Research: A Denver rooftop experiment found saffron grown under semi-transparent solar panels produced about double the flowers and dried stigmas, pointing to practical agrivoltaics for high-value crops. Community Science for Pollinators: This weekend’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census is calling for citizen counts of bees and other pollinators to track long-term declines tied to pesticides and habitat loss. Broadband Funding Watch: The FCC is reevaluating the E-Rate program that helps fund internet for Vermont schools and libraries, and state education officials warn that any cut could force reductions elsewhere. AI Policy in Schools: Vermont education AI debate continues as lawmakers and critics clash over classroom use, data risks, and whether AI improves learning outcomes. Local Business Tech: Veerio launched a rural-focused events app pilot in Chittenden County to centralize local happenings and reduce missed community events. STEM Workforce: UVM launched a tuition-free Biotechnology Technician Certificate aimed at building lab-tech talent for Vermont’s workforce needs.
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