In addition to pipelines, tankers like this one bring liquid natural gas to the New England region for uses including heating and electricity generation. Lawmakers are divided on whether to pursue expansion of natural gas-fired generation in New Hampshire. (Photo courtesy of Henry Herndon)
A bill that would allow electric utilities to own a certain quota of fossil fuel and nuclear generation was endorsed Tuesday by a second House committee.
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