Vermont Gas Systems says it has cleared a key milestone in the development of a proposed natural gas pipeline through Addison County.
The company has reached an agreement with the Addison County Regional Planning Commission that addresses numerous concerns the commission had raised.
Adam Lougee is director of the commission. He says Vermont Gas has agreed to provide service to several villages along the pipeline route, which he says will provide an economic benefit to homeowners and businesses.
"At current prices and what the market is projecting, the answer was yes, absolutely, there will be big cost savings for people, significant cost savings for people and businesses," Lougee said.
The agreement has been filed with the Public Service Board. The PSB begins hearings next month on the pipeline proposal.
