Brockton Power Plant Not Needed?

When the Siting Board approved the Brockton Power Plant, the following comments were added --

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[Board Member, Paul Hibbard] stated that the board doesn’t believe the power supply for Massachusetts and New England will suffer if the power plant isn’t built.

The other addition said that the board has no reason to believe that the construction of the power plant will ultimately reduce emissions.


$350 Million for a power plant that isn't needed?

Curious, indeed!