New York's 339-mile Quebec power line faces obstacles amid grid demands

The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a major transmission project connecting Quebec to New York City, is encountering construction and permitting challenges as the state increasingly relies on Canadian hydropower during peak demand periods.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

New York's 339-mile Quebec power line faces obstacles amid grid demands — Image via technologyreview.com

Coverage

10h MIT Technology Review · Climate The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags — On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total…

Primary sources

eia.gov New York imports more electricity from Canada after high-voltage transmission line opens - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

pnnl.gov More Electricity Transmission Lines Would Lower Costs, Increase Reliability

More coverage from around the web

nyserda.ny.gov Completion of Champlain Hudson Power Express Project Celebrated | NYSERDA

dailygazette.com Champlain Hudson Power Express line still offline, cause unknown | Events | dailygazette.com

mgrid.org Champlain Hudson Power Express Energizes

chpexpress.com The Champlain Hudson Power Express Marks Completion of a Landmark 1,250 MW Energy Infrastructure Project Connecting Québec to New York City - TDI CHPExpress

chpexpress.com News Archive - TDI CHPExpress

Appeared in: 2026-07-23 (#3)

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