What to KnowThe project aims to deliver hydroelectricity from Hydro-Québec in Canada to New York CityThe transmission line’s construction will create $3.5 billion in economic benefits to New YorkersIt is expected to create 1,250 megawatts of clean energy upon its 2026 completion
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the construction for the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line starting Nov, 30 with a goal of delivering 1,250 megawatts of clean hydroelectric energy upon completion.
The line will stretch from the Hydro-Québec company in Canada all the way down to New York City. This construction follows a major labor union agreement between Transmission Developers Inc and New York State Building and Construction Trades.
“This new transmission line linking the largest generator of clean renewable energy in North America with New York City will change the…