AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNor’easter Disrupts RI Power and Travel: A powerful early-season nor’easter battered the Northeast, with Rhode Island Energy reporting power restored to nearly 30,000 customers after outages hit more than 31,000; wind gusts neared 55 mph and crews deployed 270 workers, while officials warned conditions could worsen through the weekend. FCC Landline Shift: The FCC paused Verizon’s plan to retire copper landlines in Rhode Island and eight other states, citing the need for more time amid concerns from remote communities. RI Environmental Enforcement: Rhode Island DEM issued a notice of intent to enforce against Electrolizing Inc. over alleged hazardous waste violations at its Houghton Street facility, including labeling, record-keeping, and spill reporting issues. Energy Leadership Move: Rhode Island Energy named Joe Curley vice president of electric operations, tasked with leading electric distribution and reliability efforts statewide. Fuel Prices Watch: Diesel prices in Kent County hit a weekly low of $5.89 per gallon (week ending Sept. 19), below the statewide average of $6.24. Privacy Settlement: CVS customers who used the Rhode Island-based chain’s website or app may qualify for payments in a data privacy settlement tied to alleged sharing with Criteo.
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