Offshore shelf development backed by New England council
A New England Council panel at Bretton Woods endorses offshore Atlantic shelf development to boost energy self sufficiency while urging safeguards for the environment. Energy economist Peter Bos cites potential sales and tax revenues as benefits but warns of indirect impacts. Perry Hagenstein calls for more data and regulation to manage offshore and onshore effects near Georges Bank. In Middlebury, House Speaker Walter Kennedy predicts GOP unity in the gubernatorial race.