AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeating Costs: The federal government plans to loan 315,000 barrels from the Northeast heating-oil reserve as diesel prices surge; New Hampshire is among the states that rely on heating oil, with deliveries due by Nov. 13. Grid Investment: Unitil and software firm Rhizome signed a three-year deal to help prioritize grid upgrades against risks including extreme winter weather, while weighing costs for customers. Utility Refunds: About $150 million in ordered refunds could go to New Hampshire customers after regulators found transmission owners overcharged them, but the new payment deadline is May 20, 2027. Hampton Beach Businesses: Owners are pushing back against a proposed fee for commercial trash pickup, which the town says costs nearly $1 million annually; businesses account for about a quarter of the expense. Local Food Economy: New England farmers say financing and market access remain major hurdles to making locally grown food a sustainable, full-time business. Housing Affordability: A new analysis found New Hampshire home values rose 35.7% in five years, while higher mortgage rates have sharply increased the income needed to buy.
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