ISO NEW ENGLAND, the operator of the region’s power system, recently announced that electricity supplies should be sufficient to meet the region’s demand for electricity this winter barring “unexpected resource outages or fuel delivery constraints.” For those who expect affordable, reliable electricity 24/7, this should be a cause for concern. Natural gas generates about half […]
Carl Gustin
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Baker is right; we need gas pipeline
Gov. Charlie Baker is right to push for a new natural gas pipeline. His support for renewable energy – solar and wind – is fully compatible with his support for more natural gas. They are two halves of the same energy foundation supporting a structure that is both more affordable and better for the environment. […]
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New transmission lines, gas pipeline needed
Recent cancellations and delays of proposed large-scale energy infrastructure projects, and results from two regional surveys suggest energy policy and consumer and business concerns in New England are heading in opposite directions. This split may be setting the stage for significant adverse economic consequences for the region over the next five years as policy makers […]