Plans Move Forward On Gas Pipeline Extension

Vermont Gas Systems is mapping out a route to extend its pipeline south from Chittenden to Addison County. The company is eyeing new markets as far south as Rutland. But first it wants to extend a pipeline to Vergennes and Middlebury.
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State Approves Financing For Natural Gas Pipeline

A proposed natural gas pipeline from Quebec to Addison County has moved a step closer to reality. State utility regulators have allowed Vermont Gas Systems to set up a special fund that uses ratepayer revenue to pay for some of the pipeline work. Vermont Gas says the decision means it can move ahead with plans to extend the pipeline south to Vergennes and Middlebury.