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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Second Round of Green Economy Fund Grantees

February 5, 2025

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) today announced the recipients of the second round of funding from its Green Economy Fund (GEF) – a $40 million, 20-year initiative dedicated to supporting New York State’s disadvantaged communities, low-income individuals, and transitioning fossil fuel workers to careers in the green economy.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express, Queens Together Create Restaurant Guide to Support Locally Owned Businesses in Astoria During Project Construction

October 1, 2024

In an effort to boost and support local businesses in Astoria, the Champlain Hudson Power Express today announced it has partnered with Queens Together to create a comprehensive neighborhood restaurant guide to provide to the hundreds of contractors and tradespeople who will be working locally on the project through 2026.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Provides Project Update During Climate Week

September 24, 2024

As leaders from across the world gather for Climate Week NYC, the Champlain Hudson Power Express – the 339-mile transmission clean-energy project that will delivery nearly 20% of New York City’s annual energy needs – is sharing a comprehensive update on construction as the innovative project continues to progress toward operation in 2026.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Opens Rockland County Office

September 17, 2024

The Champlain Hudson Power Express today announced that the project has opened a new office in Rockland County dedicated to community engagement and outreach, which creates a new resource for community members who are interested in learning more about the project and its construction.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Opens Second Request for Proposals for Green Economy Fund

August 14, 2024

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) today announced the opening of the second Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Green Economy Fund (GEF), a $40 million, 20-year initiative dedicated to supporting New York State’s disadvantaged communities, low-income individuals, and transitioning fossil fuel workers to careers in the green economy.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Begins Installation Work in Lake Champlain

August 13, 2024

The CHPE celebrated its latest construction milestone, announcing that cables have been floated across the United States-Canadian border marking the official start of marine installation work in Lake Champlain.

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Announcement – Champlain Hudson Power Express Schedules Two Community Open Houses in the Hudson Valley

July 19, 2024

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is hosting two community open house meetings in the Hudson Valley to provide information on the installation of the project in the Hudson River.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Pre-Construction Open House in Rockland County

April 24, 2024

The Champlain Hudson Power Express announced the project is hosting a pre-construction open house in Rockland County

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Three Open Houses in Queens

March 26, 2024

CHPE is hosting three open house meetings in Queens

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New York Hall of Science Partners with Hydro-Québec and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) to Host Queens Clean Energy and Climate Symposium

November 13, 2023

Symposium featured environmental leaders and industry professionals speaking about clean energy transition

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Champlain Hudson Power Express & Zone 126 Announce Expansion of Free Laundry Service Program to Serve Additional 75 Queens Families

October 3, 2023

Program, now officially known as the SUDZ for School Success Laundry Program, more than doubled in size after seeing more than a 12% increase in attendance for participating students

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Celebrates Start of Construction on Converter Station; Announces First Funding Recipients for Green Jobs Training Fund

September 20, 2023

Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk, Premier of Québec Francois Legault, officials from Transmission Developers and Hydro-Québec, local stakeholders, elected officials and community members gathered at the Astoria Generating Station in Queens, New York to celebrate the start of work on the future Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) converter station, the first grid scale conversion of a former fossil fuel site to a clean energy facility in New York City.

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Pre/Lay Mattressing in Lake Champlain

August 1, 2023

As part of the CHPE Project, Caldwell Marine International (CMI) will be installing articulated concrete mattresses for protection of existing lakebed assets. Mattresses will be placed onto the lakebed using divers.

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CHPE is Hosting Three Open Houses

May 17, 2023

The Champlain Hudson Power Express to host three open houses to stay engaged with communities as we build New York state‘s low-cost renewable energy future.

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CHPE Está Organizando Tres Jornadas de Información

May 17, 2023

Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) está organizando tres jornadas de información para mantenerse comprometidos con las comunidades mientras construimos el futuro de la energía renovable de bajo costo del estado de Nueva York.

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The Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Hudson River Testing Results

May 4, 2023

Comprehensive testing demonstrates and confirms CHPE installation process will not impact safety and drinkability of local water supplies

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HVDC Cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express Arrive in Albany

March 31, 2023

Construction for hydropower transmission line underway; power delivery expected to begin in 2026

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Job Listing: Vice President, Scheduling

March 23, 2023

Working collaboratively out of its NYC and Albany offices, the CHPE team is looking to add to its team a Vice President of Scheduling.

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Job Listing: Vice President, Quality Assurance/Quality Control

March 23, 2023

Working collaboratively out of its NYC and Albany offices, the CHPE team is looking to add to its team a Vice President of QA/QC.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Call for Proposals for $40 Million Green Economy Fund

March 1, 2023

Today, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), one of the largest clean energy projects currently under construction in New York State, announced the first Request for Proposals for its $40M Green Economy Fund (GEF). The fund will finance workforce development programs for low income and disadvantaged New Yorkers, ensuring opportunity for all as the State transitions to a green economy.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Sponsoring Free Laundry Service for Queens Students

February 16, 2023

Clean energy project will fund free laundry services for thirty families in need.

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Job Listing: Director of Collocated Utilities Coordination

January 18, 2023

Working collaboratively out of its NYC and Albany offices, the CHPE team is looking to add to its team a Director of Collocated Utilities Coordination.

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Transmission Developers Names Justin Sauber As New CEO

January 10, 2023

Sauber joins TDI as the company pivots to the construction and delivery of Champlain Hudson Power Express following the project’s official groundbreaking last month

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Bill Helmer, Transmission Developers Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Retires

December 21, 2022

Jeremiah Sheehan, former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Sithe Global, will fill the vacated role 

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Mountain Lake PBS: Champlain Hudson Power Express Groundbreaking

December 9, 2022

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held this past week for a historic clean energy project, a nearly 5-billion-dollar transmission line that’ll carry hydropower from Canada along the bottom of Lake Champlain and more than 300 miles to New York City to power more than a million homes.

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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 339-Mile Champlain Hudson Power Express Transmission Line to Bring Clean Energy to New York City

November 30, 2022

Major Project Labor Agreement Executed with New York State Building and Construction Trades to Ensure Line is Constructed by Union Workers

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Laura Gibson as Director of Workforce Development

November 15, 2022

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) announced today that it has furthered efforts to deliver on the project’s workforce and green-job training initiatives with the hiring of Laura Gibson as its Director of Workforce Development.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Financial Close

November 1, 2022

Project has closed on financing required to begin construction on the 339-mile fully-buried transmission line that will deliver 1,250 megawatts of clean energy to New York; construction set to begin this fall. Milestone enables CHPE to unlock funding for numerous community improvements, environmental initiatives and other programs throughout New York State.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Public Service Commission Approval of First Environmental Management & Construction Plan

October 13, 2022

Today, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) issued the final approval necessary to begin the first stage of construction on the Champlain Hudson Power Express project.

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CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS ANNOUNCES CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCESS COMPLETE 

September 20, 2022

Cable Supplier and Submarine-Installer, Terrestrial Construction Lead, and Converter Station Developer Announced. Construction to Begin Later this Year on Transmission Line Bringing 1,250 MW of Clean, Renewable, Competitively-Priced Energy to NYC

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PSC Greenlights Private Financing and Municipal Approvals for Champlain Hudson Transmission Line

September 15, 2022

Commission Paves Way for Project to Deliver Renewable Power into New York City.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Provides Update on Anticipated Full Operation Date

August 31, 2022

Champlain Hudson Power Express provides update on project’s anticipated full operation date.

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Job Listing: Champlain Hudson Power Express Seeks Administrator for $40M Green Economy Fund

June 22, 2022

Administrator to manage fund operations and grant program to benefit New York’s disadvantaged communities and leverage pre-existing programs when possible.

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Randall’s Island Park Alliance Announces $1.5M Charitable Gift for New Nature Center from Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

May 19, 2022

New Nature Center to Serve Randall’s Island Park’s 4 million Annual Visitors and Provide Permanent Home for Free Year-Round Public Programming New York – May 19 – Today, the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) announced a donation from the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) to help fund the construction of a new Nature Center on Randall’s…

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CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS APPROVED BY NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

April 14, 2022

Contract Approved; Construction to Begin on Transmission Line Bringing 1,250 MW of Clean, Renewable, Affordable Energy to NYC

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LARGE, DIVERSE COALITION URGES PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT

March 8, 2022

More than a thousand New Yorkers from communities up and down the state and from all walks of life have submitted formal comments by today's March 7th reply comment period deadline, urging the Public Service Commission to approve the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) clean energy project.

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New York’s Clean Energy Future [Video]

February 24, 2022

The CHPE is permitted and will be operational in 2025, delivering 1,250 MW of low-cost renewable power directly into the New York Metro area.

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Press Release: Diverse Coalition Shows Widespread Support for Landmark CHPE Renewable Energy Project

February 15, 2022

If Public Service Commission Approves Contract, CHPE Will Reduce NYC’s Current 90% Dependence on Fossil Fuels by 25%; Cut Air Pollutant Equivalent of 15 of NYC’s 16 Peakers. CHPE Will Create 1,400 Good Jobs; Spark $1.4B in Investment in NYS Communities. Environmental Leaders, Organized Labor, Dozens of NY Elected Officials Support CHPE.

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Hydro-Quebec: Partners in Our Clean Energy Future [Video]

February 9, 2022

Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, an Indigenous community located south of Montreal, explains how that tradition continues with the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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Press Release: Champlain Hudson Project Announces Advisory Board for $40 Million Clean Energy Job Training Fund, RFP for Fund Administrator

February 1, 2022

Today, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project is proud to announce the ten members who will serve on a new advisory board for its Green Economy Fund (GEF). This $40 million green jobs training fund is designed to support residents living in underserved and frontline communities by providing them with new job training opportunities that will help them take advantage of New York’s transition to a green economy.

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Governor Kathy Hochul State of the State Quote

January 18, 2022

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Press Release: Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens Announces Partnership, $1.25M Grant to Support New Science Lab and STEM Programming

January 10, 2022

The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) today announced a new partnership with the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) clean energy transmission line to construct a state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Astoria Queens, NY. This transformative project will expand the number of young people served by the Club's educational programming from 4,000 to more than 16,000, many of whom come from families who struggle economically.

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Champlain Hudson Project Accelerates $12 Million in Environmental Protection Funding

December 7, 2021

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project announced that the independent committee responsible for distributing more than $117 million in funding for environmental protection projects over the next three decades voted unanimously to unlock $12 million dollars ahead of schedule.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Finalizes Contract to Deliver Clean Energy to New York City

November 30, 2021

Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers (TDI) announced today that the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) has finalized and submitted its contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to deliver hydropower to New York City.

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During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Major Green Energy Infrastructure Projects to Power New York City with Wind, Solar and Hydropower from Upstate New York and Canada

September 20, 2021

Hydro Quebec CEO Sophie Brochu and Transmission Developers CEO Don Jessome said, "We are honored that Quebec hydropower, delivered over our permitted, fully buried, construction-ready transmission project has been chosen to join other important renewable projects as the State and City work toward achieving their climate mandates. We commend Governor Hochul and NYSERDA for their clean energy leadership and we look forward to quickly delivering the project's immense clean energy benefits and new jobs to State. We are deeply grateful for the many labor organizations, environmental stewards and municipalities throughout the state that have supported this project."

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HYDRO-QUÉBEC AND TRANSMISSION DEVELOPERS SELECTED TO PARTNER WITH NEW YORK STATE TO HELP ACHIEVE THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

September 20, 2021

New York authorities have selected the Champlain Hudson Power Express project (CHPE) to deliver clean hydropower into the heart of New York City. This 1,250-megawatt (MW) influx of clean power, enough to supply over 1 million homes, will start displacing fossil generation in the NYC region as soon as 2025, which is today over 85 percent reliant on fossil fuel-based electricity.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DONALD JESSOME PRESENTS AT CCE & NYLCV EVENT

July 13, 2021

Transmission Developers Inc. Chief Executive Officer Donald Jessome along with Gary Sutherland from TDI partners Hydro Quebec, will be participating in a Citizens Campaign for the Environment and New York League of Conservation Voters webinar on “Bringing Hydropower to New York.” on July 14, 2021.

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Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers Announce $40 Million Green Economy Fund

June 21, 2021

The Green Economy Fund Will Provide Frontline and Disadvantaged Communities Access to Job Training as New York Transitions to a Green Economy

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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and Hydro-Québec Come to Historic Agreement on a Shared Export Transmission Line Connecting to the Champlain Hudson Power Express

June 14, 2021

The MCK will become joint owners of a 400-kV underground transmission line with Hydro-Québec. The project will run from the Hertel substation in La Prairie to the US border – where it will connect with the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a line which will be built between the Canadian border and Astoria, Queens, New York.

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LEADING ENERGY COMPANIES PARTNER TO PROPOSE HYDRO & UPSTATE NY RE-NEWABLE SOLUTIONS AND GREEN JOB CREATION FOR NEW YORK

May 12, 2021

Project will start construction in 2021 and reduce CO2 emissions by 3.9 million metric tons and contribute an estimated $50 billion in economic benefits for New York State

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Transmission Developers Inc. Files Route Modification Amendment with Department of Energy

October 2, 2020

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) filed a request with the Department of Energy (DOE) to amend the approved route contained in the Champlain Hudson Power Express’ Presidential Permit.

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TDI Commences Open Solicitation For Transmission Capacity On The Champlain Hudson Power Express

June 23, 2020

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the Open Solicitation process for transmission capacity on its Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) will begin on June 23, 2020. TDI will solicit expressions of interest from qualified parties willing to acquire firm project transmission rights on the 333-mile, 1,000 MW, underground and underwater HVDC electric power transmission line.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Statement on CES White Paper

June 19, 2020

The NYSERDA White Paper released yesterday provides an impressive and thorough roadmap for New York State’s transition from fossil fuel to clean energy and takes into account the massive amounts of clean energy necessary for a just transition for all New Yorkers.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Chief Executive Officer Donald Jessome To Present At Urban Green Council Conference

June 16, 2020

Transmission Developers Inc. Chief Executive Officer Donald Jessome will be presenting at the 2020 Urban Green Council Conference on June 18, 2020. The presentation will address why added transmission capacity is needed to transport renewable power to New York City and discuss the fully buried Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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New Federal Approvals For The Champlain Hudson Power Express

June 2, 2020

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the company’s Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project has received two authorizations, granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the International Boundary Commission, that clear the way for the project to finalize transmission agreements and undertake construction activities at the U.S.–Canada border.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Commends Governor Cuomo’s Commitment to Building Clean Energy Infrastructure

May 26, 2020

We agree wholeheartedly with Governor Cuomo that now is the time to build and now is the time to jumpstart New York’s renewable future.  We commend the Governor and the State for their nation-leading clean energy goals and the Champlain Hudson Power Express is ready to meet the Governor’s call to expedite bringing renewable hydropower from Canada directly to New York City.  Our project is committed to union labor and will create over 2,000 well-paying jobs for New Yorkers.  The project will pay an estimated $1.7 Billion in new taxes to municipalities and school districts along the 333-mile project route over the first 30 years of operations and will deliver approximately 20% of the remaining energy needed to meet New York state’s 2030 renewable mandates. As the governor said, ‘let’s stop talking and let’s start doing’.

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The New York State Business Council: Letter to Mayor de Blasio in support of the Champlain Hudson Power Express

May 13, 2020

On behalf of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., we write to express our continued support for projects that create jobs, provide significant economic benefits to New York businesses, support local communities and help New York State and New York City achieve their climate change goals.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s State of the City Address and Commitment to Clean Power

February 6, 2020

“Transmission Developers Inc. is honored to be part of Mayor de Blasio's strategic plan to create a cleaner and greener New York. We look forward to creating more than 2,600 good paying green jobs for New Yorkers when construction begins in early 2021 and we are committed to using organized labor…

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Transmission Developers Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Support for Renewable Energy

January 8, 2020

"Transmission Developers Inc. applauds Governor Cuomo's continued support for renewable energy across New York State. To meet the State's ambitious carbon-reduction mandates, New York City requires access to significant quantities of clean power from Upstate wind and solar resources, offshore wind development and existing hydro assets. Taken together, these abundant resources will help New York State lead the nation in the fight against climate change. Governor Cuomo deserves credit and praise for paving this path forward."

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Transmission Developers Inc. Proposes Route Modifications For The Champlain Hudson Power Express

December 6, 2019

Transmission Developers Inc. submitted a petition to the New York Public Service Commission to approve modifications to the route contained in the Champlain Hudson Power Express Article VII Permit. The refinements, which affect less than nine percent of the permitted route are the result of ongoing project engineering, environmental improvements, and discussions with community stakeholders. Taken together, the modifications provide a net environmental benefit and are consistent with the existing permit.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Proposes Route Modifications For The Champlain Hudson Power Express

December 6, 2019

Transmission Developers Inc. submitted a petition to the New York Public Service Commission to approve modifications to the route contained in the Champlain Hudson Power Express Article VII Permit. The refinements, which affect less than nine percent of the permitted route are the result of ongoing project engineering, environmental improvements, and discussions with community stakeholders. Taken together, the modifications provide a net environmental benefit and are consistent with the existing permit.

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Statement from TDI on Champlain Hudson Power Express Supply

November 26, 2019

Transmission Developers Inc. is surprised and disappointed by Riverkeeper's decision to withdraw support for the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE). We note with interest that none of the reasons for their withdrawal have anything to do with the CHPE and remain perplexed why Riverkeeper is now opposed to a reliable source of clean energy at a time that New York is making great effort to decarbonize. Instead, and notwithstanding its previous support, Riverkeeper has concluded additional clean hydropower has no place in New York's energy system...

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Important Project Updates

June 12, 2019

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) issued several important updates for the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a permitted, high–voltage direct–current transmission line from the United States–Canada border to Queens, N.Y. TDI is exploring a capacity expansion and moves the line into NYISO's 2019 Class Year Study...

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Statement from Blackstone and Transmission Developers Inc.

April 22, 2019

Blackstone and Transmission Developers Inc. issued the following statement today: "Blackstone and TDI applaud Mayor de Blasio for taking bold action that will enable renewable energy projects to power New York City's future growth in a sustainable way. "Blackstone and TDI's fully permitted Champlain Hudson Power Express is ready to supply New York with 1,000 MW of clean, renewable power, which will create jobs, improve local air quality and more than double the amount of carbon-free power in New York City's energy supply. We look forward to working with the City and State during the formal procurement process and to being a part of New York's cleaner, greener future."

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Transmission Developers Inc. to Hold Informational Meetings to Discuss Improved Champlain Hudson Power Express Route

February 26, 2018

Transmission Developers Inc., the developer of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, will host three informational meetings for residents of Rockland County to unveil the fully buried, minimally invasive clean energy transmission line's improved underground route through the towns of Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Clarkstown and the villages of Haverstraw and West Haverstraw.

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Towns of Stony Point, Haverstraw and Clarkstown, and Villages of West Haverstraw and Haverstraw Sign Project Benefit Agreement with Transmission Developers Inc.

January 30, 2018

Elected officials from five North Rockland County communities have signed a memorandum of understanding with Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI). TDI is the developer of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a completely buried, high voltage direct current transmission line proposed to extend from the Canadian border to New York City. The agreement details alternate project routing through Rockland County and includes $31 million to fund capital improvements in the host community towns of Stony Point, Haverstraw and Clarkstown, and villages of West Haverstraw and Haverstraw.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Names Jennifer Laird-White Director of Community Relations for the Champlain Hudson Power Express

August 9, 2017

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) announced today the appointment of Jennifer Laird-White to the new position of Director of Community Relations for the company's Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project. In this role, she will support TDI's transmission development that will enable the state to meet its ambitious clean energy goals.

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TDI Chief Executive Officer Donald Jessome’s Statement on Riverkeeper and The National Resources Defense Council Report

February 23, 2017

"We are pleased that Riverkeeper and the National Resources Defense Council issued a report finding the proposed Champlain Hudson Power Express to play an important role in achieving the Governor's ambitious renewable energy goals."

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Completes Federal Permitting Process

April 21, 2015

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Department of the Army permit that allows the Champlain Hudson Power Express project to be placed in waters of the United States along the proposed route.

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The Champlain Hudson Power Express Receives Presidential Permit

October 6, 2014

Transmission Developers Inc. is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Presidential Permit for the Champlain Hudson Power Express a 1,000MW buried transmission line that will connect New York City and Quebec. A Presidential Permit is required for the construction, operation, maintenance and connection of electric transmission facilities at the international borders of the United States.

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Final Environmental Impact Statement Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy for the Champlain Hudson Power Express

August 8, 2014

The United States Department of Energy (DOE), in cooperation with other federal and state agencies, has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission line. The successfully completed environmental review now clears the project for final permitting.

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Transmission Developers Inc. Names Gene Martin President and COO

January 13, 2014

TDI today announced the appointment of Gene Martin as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. Mr. Martin brings 30 years of experience in general and executive management with some of the world's largest and most successful companies to his new role.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Receives Key New York State Permit, Achieves Another Major Milestone

April 18, 2013

The New York State Public Service Commission grants the clean energy project a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, bringing needed energy resources one step closer to the market.

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TDI and Labor Groups Reach Agreement On Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

March 1, 2013

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the company and labor unions from New York and Massachusetts have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that states that union labor will be used during the construction of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission project.

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TDI Names Woodrow ‘WOODY’ Crouch as New Vice President of Engineering and Construction

September 17, 2012

Transmission Developers Incorporated (TDI) is pleased to announce that Woodrow ("Woody") Crouch has joined the TDI team as its new Vice-President of Engineering and Construction as of September 17th, 2012.

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TDI And Con Edison Reach Major Agreement Regarding Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

June 5, 2012

Transmission Developers Inc. has reached an important agreement with Con Edison and a new filing with the PSC states Con Edison is now completely satisfied ratepayers will be protected and will not be responsible for any of the costs from the CHPE project.

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TDI President And Chief Executive Officer Donald Jessome‘s Statement On The Wide And Deep Support For Champlain Hudson Power Express

May 15, 2012

Environmental and Labor Groups, State Agencies, Local Governments, City of New York and Federal Representatives Agree Project Will Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in New York State

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Historic Agreement Advances Champlain Hudson Power Express Clean Energy Transmission Line Project

February 27, 2012

Environmental Groups, State Agencies, Local Governments and the City of New York Agree that the Project Serves the Public Interest and Should Go Forward.

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New Study Demonstrates the Champlain Hudson Power Express Will Create More Than Two Thousand Jobs and Spur Millions in Economic Activity in New York

February 2, 2012

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission project will mean thousands of new jobs, millions of dollars in new economic activity for the New York economy and lower energy prices for consumers according to a study being released today.

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Innovative Clean Energy Transmission Project Receives Broad Bi-Partisan Support From Ny Congressional Delegation

July 6, 2011

20 Members of Congress Send Letter to Governor Cuomo Urging the Innovative, Clean Energy Project Remain a Top Priority

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Receives Department of State Approval

June 9, 2011

The Action Marks a Significant Step Forward as the Clean Energy Project Moves Closer to Reality

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New Source of Clean Power for New York City One Step Closer to Reality

March 21, 2011

Transmission Developers, Inc. (TDI) today announced that the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project, which will bring 1,000 MW of clean, low-cost energy into the New York City market, has just achieved another major milestone in its development. On March 17, 2011, the Operating Committee of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) approved the project's system reliability interconnection study.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Seeks Contractors for Project Construction

September 21, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project has taken another important step forward with the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of the project.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Achieves Another Important Milestone

August 16, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) today announced that the Champlain Hudson Power Express project has achieved another important milestone in the development of the project -- on Aug 12th, 2010 the Secretary of the New York State Department of Public Service (PSC) issued a letter allowing the project to move into the next phase of public review.

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TDI Files Supplement to Article VII Application and Establishes Intervenor Fund

July 23, 2010

Transmission Developers, Inc. (TDI) today announced two important milestones in the development of the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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Champlain Hudson Power Express Project Updates

July 6, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc (TDI) today announced several important updates to the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project that will deliver primarily new sources of hydro and wind power to meet growing demand, increase the security of the electric grid, and reduce energy costs for consumers and businesses.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Authorizes Negotiated Rates for the Sale of Transmission Rights

July 6, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc (TDI) today announced an important milestone in the development of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE). The project -- an innovative power transmission line that will bring safe, secure, affordable, clean power to the United States -- has received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to charge negotiated rates for the sale of transmission rights on the proposed line.

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Transmission Developers Inc Details Environmental Testing of Champlain Hudson Power Express Route

June 24, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc (TDI) today announced new details about the extensive environmental testing the company is doing as it develops the Champlain Hudson Power Express -- an innovative power transmission line that will bring safe, secure, affordable, clean power to New York and New England.

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Thomas O’Flynn Named COO/CFO Of Transmission Developers

June 10, 2010

Transmission Developers, Inc. (TDI), a company that develops innovative power transmission projects in an environmentally responsible manner, announced today that Thomas M. O'Flynn is joining the company as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

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Transmission Developers to Hold Third in Series of Public Presentations on Innovative Transmission Project

April 15, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) will hold the third in a series of public presentations on its innovative power transmission project the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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Transmission Developers to Hold Second in Series of Public Presentations on Innovative Transmission Project

April 7, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) will hold the first in a series of public presentations on its innovative power transmission project the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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Transmission Developers to Hold First in Series of Public Presentations on Innovative Transmission Project

March 4, 2010

Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI) will hold the first in a series of public presentations on its innovative power transmission project the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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London Economics Projects billions of dollars of electricity cost savings for New York and New England ratepayers as a result of the proposed Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

March 1, 2010

Customers will save millions per year as a result of a proposed new transmission project, according to analysis performed by global economic and financial consulting firm London Economics International LLC, otherwise known as LEI.

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Alternative Clean Power Transmission Project Announced

February 23, 2010

Champlain Hudson Power Express Will Deliver Safe, Secure, Affordable, clean Energy for the North East

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