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Accomack County has secured a $6.5 million state grant to expand piped natural gas to the Eastern Shore, a move aimed at stabilizing the local economy. County Administrator Mike Mason announced that the funds are fully in place, allowing the county to solicit utility companies to build and operate a system extending as far south as Perdue Farms in Accomac. This project targets major employers like Perdue, Tyson, and NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, while potentially reversing employment declines and lowering energy costs. Analysts highlight that natural gas could cost homeowners 57% less than propane and industrial users 75% less than electricity.
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