"Normal Citizens Fight the Power"
Energy.com interview with Annette Smith of VCE, who "explains how normal citizens (such as her) can make their voices heard and help shape energy policy within their communities."

What can YOU do?

The Tellus Institute Report:

Nothing in the Pipeline?
Some Economic and Environmental Effects of the Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline and Generating Facilities in Southwestern Vermont

March 16, 2000 - Vermont Public Interest Research Group releases the Tellus Institute independent assessment of the power plant / natural gas pipeline project proposed for Southwest Vermont. (See story.)

VEPH/GEP in NY

On Dec 29, 1999, Glenville Energy Park, L.L.C. (GEP), a holding of Vermont Energy Park Holdings (VEPH), filed with the NY Public Service Commission a preliminary scoping statement for constructing a 520 MW gas-fired, combined-cycle electric generating plant in the Scotia-Glenville Industrial Park, Schenectady County. The statement is currently under review by the NY Departments of Public Service, of Environmental Conservation, and of Health.

VCE is closely watching this process because the outcome will affect how VEPH proceeds with their proposed Vermont filings. VCE has been given party status to and expects to participate in these proceedings.

Are pipelines safe? Industry and the regulators say yes, absolutely. The experience of many local governments suggests otherwise. See attorney James M. Pates' examination of pipeline safety from a local government perspective.