Transmission Developers Inc.
Coverage of Transmission Developers Inc. in the Nexus archive.
- Plugged in: A 339-mile hydropower line from Quebec to Queens is now feeding NYC’s electric grid
A 339-mile hydropower line from Quebec to Queens, called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), now supplies clean energy to New York City's grid, capable of powering 1 million homes and reducing carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons through 2040. The project, operational since May 13, was celebrated by Governor Kathy Hochul for its role in reducing fossil fuel reliance and addressing environmental justice concerns in areas like Astoria.
- New Yorkers, Electricity Will Now Come to You From Dams in Canada
New York City now receives electricity from hydropower dams in Quebec via the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a 330-mile transmission line capable of supplying 1,250 megawatts—enough for a million homes. The project, developed by Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers Inc., aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance and ease summer energy shortages.