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Analysis: Northeast Kingdom Wind

Vermont Public | By Jane Lindholm,
John Dillon
Published August 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM EDT

A new wind development project in the Northeast Kingdom is running into snags. Concerns about the strength of the transmission grid in the area are raising doubts about the wisdom of erecting any new turbines.

VPR’s John Dillon has been reporting on this proposed project in Eden and discusses how a weak transmission network could curtail wind projects in the Kingdom.
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Jane Lindholm
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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John Dillon
John worked for VPR in 2001-2021 as reporter and News Director. Previously, John was a staff writer for the Sunday Times Argus and the Sunday Rutland Herald, responsible for breaking stories and in-depth features on local issues. He has also served as Communications Director for the Vermont Health Care Authority and Bureau Chief for UPI in Montpelier.
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