January 4, 2013

No Nuclear, No Wind Either, Says Vermont

Andrew Stein, Vermont Digger


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As the 2013 legislative session rolls into view, a passionate battle over energy permitting and a three-year moratorium on large-scale wind development is kicking into high gear.

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TAGGED: Vermont Yankee, Peter Shumlin, wind energy, Vermont

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