Energy East is simply not needed in the public interest. First of all the Energy East cost is estimated to be $15.7 B. The reason the cost is this low for a 4,500 kms line is that TransCanada wants to convert a 42", 25 year old  gas line, to handle heavy bitumen to the east coast. This line was designed to handle natural gas - not bitumen. They also want to use the same gas line route which threatens the water supply of many communities large and small along the line including the drinking water of North Bay, ON. As well, Newfoundland produces crude oil which should be used first to produce petroleum products for Eastern Canada. To bring Western Canada bitumen 4,500 kms to Canada's east coast is ludicrous. Meanwhile, Keystone will in all probability be approved which will mean Alberta producers will be working flat out for many years to meet the demands already in existence and approved.