AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLandfill Solar: Construction has begun on a 1.34-megawatt solar array at Hooksett’s former landfill. Expected to generate power by late summer 2027, it will help supply town and school buildings and avoid about 720 metric tons of carbon emissions each year. Drought Research: Dartmouth researchers found northeastern droughts since 1980 were 59% less frequent and 19% less intense than in 1901–1980. But New Hampshire’s severe 2025 drought shows the region can still face dry spells, and warming’s effects vary by location. Lake Safety: As cyanobacteria blooms become more common in New Hampshire, researchers are working to distinguish toxin-producing strains from harmless ones—a challenge for assessing risks to swimmers, paddlers and pets. Clean Transportation: The state has announced a $1 million program to expand its uneven EV-charging network. Water and Waste: A Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance report says the lake’s health is declining, while Canaan residents voice frustration over repeated draining of Goose Pond. Casella also plans to close its Bethlehem landfill at the end of 2026, a year earlier than announced.
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