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10. With coal plants being knocked out, they are dependent on NG,

Sun Dec 14, 2014, 01:09 PM

Dec 2014

and there are not enough pipelines to carry the needed fuel. It is very, very expensive to truck it in.

Solar is almost no help in an New England winter. The transmission line from the hydro source would help.

http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2014/11/electricity_supply_sufficient_but_region.html

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Even Before Long Winter Begins, Energy Bills Send Shivers in New England [View all] inanna Dec 2014 OP

no kidding. NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #1

The New York Times has quite a conservative slant to the story progree Dec 2014 #2

When I was living in Downeast Maine nilesobek Dec 2014 #3

They Want More Pipelines. cynzke Dec 2014 #4

I beleive we can gain firm control of the energy beast by starving it. nilesobek Dec 2014 #5

With coal plants being knocked out, they are dependent on NG, Yo_Mama Dec 2014 #10

Was that bill for actual or estimated usage? PADemD Dec 2014 #6

They'll rip you off any way they can. Ineeda Dec 2014 #7

Really stupid comparison in the first few paragraphs karynnj Dec 2014 #8

such a scam heaven05 Dec 2014 #9

They should try this: DeSwiss Dec 2014 #11