AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClean Energy in Bristol: Audubon of Rhode Island broke ground Sept. 25 on a solar carport at its Nature Center and Aquarium, targeting net-zero by 2030 and generating 360,724 kWh annually while projecting $1.4M in utility savings over 25 years. Workforce Training: CCRI and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources launched an HVAC/R and heat pump pre-apprenticeship pathway with $200,000 in state support, starting for students in September 2027. Smart-City Surveillance Debate: Hopkinton’s council discussed Flock license plate-reading cameras, with police noting the town doesn’t operate any and that the only active unit is state-owned and used for non-speed, non-facial-recognition monitoring. Fiber Connectivity: OpenCape welcomed Gateway Fiber to Cape Cod, using OpenCape’s backbone to expand 100% fiber service. AI & Policy Watch: Former U.S. Rep. James Langevin is set to advise OpenAI, underscoring the push for AI safeguards and transparency. Cybersecurity Awareness: A new piece argues the “monsters” of Cybersecurity Awareness Month are getting stronger, urging practical defenses. Public Health: New York declared a measles emergency and expanded who can administer vaccines—an issue with clear relevance for Rhode Island’s vaccination readiness.
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