Why we need the pipelines

Virginia's election this fall will bring the battles over natural gas pipelines to the front.
Maybe this week will give pipeline opponents pause.
Have you seen how much gas prices jumped since Hurricane Harvey hit Houston?
Much of the United States' oil refining capacity resides along that part of the Gulf Coast.
Maybe we need other parts of the country to become energy hubs?
The pipelines across Virginia will bring natural gas to the Atlantic Coast, and then onto Europe.
Our energy can make the world a better place.
Spreading the energy sites around makes sure it flows when needed.