Super Secret Study Details Plan to Transform NEPA Using NatGas

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Shhhh. It's a secret. A super secret. Well, sort-of a secret. The Institute of Public Policy and Economic Development, a cooperative between a bunch of colleges located in northeastern PA, researched and compiled a new study--more than a year ago--for how northeastern PA can make the most out of the abundant, cheap and clean-burning natural gas that sits beneath them. The Institute tapped local drillers for $50,000 to research the project--and the findings are being kept secret. Why? Think of it as an NFL playbook. You don't share your plays with the opposing team. In this case, opposing teams are other economic development agencies in other regions--like southwestern PA, eastern OH and WV. The secret study is very specific in naming names for how the region can attract new businesses that use cheap Marcellus Shale gas. The Institute doesn't want to give away their best thinking so other regions can use the same strategies and target the same companies. Want to know what we think?...

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