The Future of Electricity in the Northeast

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This hour, electricity -- or the lack of it. In the 2008 ice storm, the December 2010 snowstorm, this year's June tornados, August's Tropical Storm Irene, and last months freak snowstorm . All of these volatile weather events strained the region's electric system past the breaking point. (note: delay on audio 11/11/11)

Guests

Richard Sullivan, Massachusetts Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Marcy Reed - President of National Grid in Massachusetts

Peter Clark, President and CEO of Western Massachusetts Electric