Vermont Gas CEO Don Rendall today issued the following statement regarding the Addison Natural Gas Expansion Project:

“Today’s Public Service Board approval for access to Geprag’s Park clears the way for Vermont Gas to complete construction on the Addison Natural Gas Expansion project this year and begin service to customers.

“This is great news for customers and great news for Vermont’s economy.

“Project opponents should respect this ruling and allow Vermont Gas to proceed.

“It is time to finish this important clean energy project so that the thousands of families and businesses in Addison County can have access to cleaner, more affordable natural gas.