[cork]

Neither the Marcellus or Utica shale formations extend into Vermont.

[thackney]

No shale plays are known to extend that far.

Vermont has no proved reserves of oil or gas, conventional or non-conventional.

http://www.eia.gov/state/state-energy-profiles-data.cfm?sid=VT

This was a meaningless gesture with no impact other than a media play.