A minor nit to pick. Some of the cost is due to location, geography, etc. Construction and transportation are affected by distance and terrain. But the market size and terrain, even in northern parts of New England, aren't the reason for lack of capacity. Heck, there is plenty of Canada (hydro) power coming in; oil pipelines from the New England coast to inland Canada (so pipeline construction is economically feasible); and enough population and population density to justify new construction - except for the hurdles of regulation and related pre-construction lawsuit.
Agreed, but will you agree most of the difference in cost between similar geography are the burdens put in place by the people?