Policy · 3h ago
New York's $6B Quebec power line faces delays and cost overruns
The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a 339-mile transmission line from Quebec to Queens, is hitting snags including rising costs and permitting delays. On July 3, it helped import 52 GWh from Canada, meeting 9% of New York's demand. The project is critical for the state's renewable energy goals but faces uncertain completion timeline.
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The CHPE's struggles highlight the gap between ambitious clean energy targets and the messy reality of building major infrastructure in a regulated environment.
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The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags →
MIT Technology Review
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