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The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is an innovative renewable power transmission project that is ready to deliver REAL. CLEAN. POWER. to New York. This page includes recent press stories on this important project.

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Times Union Editorial: A Way Back to Prosperity

June 1, 2020

As New York cautiously emerges from the dormancy forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is rightly looking at ways the state can jump-start its economy. One of his first ideas is to revive discussion of a transmission line to carry power from Canada to New York City. The Champlain Hudson Power Express, which would mostly run under Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, seems to be a useful start. It would create construction jobs and yield more of the green energy New York is mandated by its own law to shift to in coming years.

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E&E News: Cuomo backs $3B hydro line to ‘supercharge’ economy

May 27, 2020

"The Governor's support for new transmission to access Canadian hydropower in New York City is very welcome news," Daniel Zarrilli, chief climate policy adviser to de Blasio, said in a statement to E&E News.

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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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Power Magazine: Indian Point Unit 2 Will Shut Down April 30

April 28, 2020

"Officials also have said the 1-GW TDI Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project, which has been fully approved and permitted to bring hydropower from Quebec, Canada, to New York City, is likely to replace some of the generation lost from Indian Point’s closure."

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NRDC – Headlined by Kit Kennedy: New York Begins to Move Beyond Indian Point

April 28, 2020

"Additional transmission capacity is also essential to facilitating the replacement of Indian Point’s power with clean energy. The New York Power Authority has been working to improve reliability and expand capacity on its transmission lines. The fully permitted and approved 1,000 MW TDI Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission project, which would bring low-carbon hydropower from Quebec to New York City, could also play a significant role in replacing Indian Point’s power if it is built."

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Bloomberg: The Key to New York’s Green Dreams May Be Turning Quebec Into a Mega-Battery

February 24, 2020

"Dotted within the sparsely populated forests and tundra of northern Quebec is an existing technology that could hold the key to slashing greenhouse–gas emissions created by powering the dense cities and suburbs between Boston and New York, at the lowest possible price. All that's needed is a handful of new transmission lines, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."

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E&E News Energy Wire: Study refuels debate about power line CO2 emissions

February 19, 2020

Increased imports of Canadian hydroelectricity could be a boon for the Northeast's climate goals... The lines would also reduce the costs of building and generating power by as much as 28%, which could translate into better deals for consumers. "Our results show that building new transmission lines would help New York and New England get to zero CO2 faster, and at a lower cost," said Emil Dimanchev, lead author and senior research associate at CEEPR.

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North County Chamber of Commerce: [We] Welcome NYC Mayor’s Commitment to Quebec Hydropower

February 7, 2020

The North Country Chamber, which is proud to play a special role in facilitating economic partnership of all kinds between New York and Quebec, has been a supporter of the Champlain Hudson Power Express project from its beginnings several years ago.

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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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League of Conservation Voters: Response to Mayor De Blasio’s State of the City

February 6, 2020

We applaud Mayor de Blasio for expanding and introducing several green energy initiatives in his State of the City address, including realizing green jobs in New York City by creating an offshore wind port in Brooklyn, increasing investment to deploy solar energy citywide, and connecting the city to hydro energy sources with the Champlain Hudson Power Express project.

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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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Times Herald Record Editorial: It’s Now Time to Keep that Energy Promise

January 5, 2020

The issue, therefore, before the state in the coming year is the familiar transmission line bringing a significant amount of hydropower from Quebec to New York City. While that does not provide any direct benefit to the rest of the state, it would go a long way toward providing the amount of clean energy the state needs quickly. And with the city-centric focus of the Legislature, it is bound to have the necessary support. So watch for action on this Champlain Hudson Power Express.

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Citizens Budget Commission: Getting Greener. Cost-Effective Options for Achieving New York State’s Greenhouse Gas Goals

December 9, 2019

Recently, a privately developed transmission project, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) obtained all necessary permits to construct a 330–mile transmission line from the U.S.–Canada border to New York City. The project has a designed capacity of 1,000 MW and is expected to be able to deliver approximately 8,000 Gwh per year to New York.

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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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League of Conservation Voters: A New Opportunity to Expand Hydropower in New York

December 6, 2019

The New York League of Conservation Voters makes the case for the Champlain Hudson Power Express and the development of renewable energy sources to power the New York electric grid.

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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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Albany Times Union: Hydropower supports state’s energy goals

November 11, 2019

The article "Upstate left out of power proposal," Oct. 31, does a good job explaining how the Champlain Hudson Power Express line could go a long way to providing much-needed clean energy downstate.

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Politico: New York City May Finance Power Line in Push for Quebec Hydro

October 25, 2019

"In addition to New York City, TDI has had strong interest from other large energy consumers who are interested in securing carbon free energy for corporate policy reasons and to comply with NY City's ambitious clean energy legislation," said Jennifer Laird-White, a spokesperson for TDI. "We are confident that there is more than sufficient demand to meet our planned operational date of early 2025."

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Journal News: Organized Labor Powers Our Energy Future

October 25, 2019

There is a project to celebrate where common ground was plotted, good paying jobs will be created and addressing New York City's growing energy demand is the result. That is the Champlain Hudson Power Express project.

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Plattsburgh Press Republican: CHPE is Vital (Letter to the Editor)

July 4, 2019

Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce writes "we have been and continue to be a strong and enthusiastic supporter of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, designed to bring renewable hydro power to New York City in a very environmentally friendly way."

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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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Politico: Canadian Hydropower Transmission Line Considers Boosting Capacity

June 12, 2019

Blackstone–backed Transmission Developers Inc., is considering boosting the capacity of the proposed 330–mile long Champlain Hudson Power Express high–voltage, direct current line by 250 megawatts, said CEO Don Jessome, in an exclusive interview with POLITICO. That would bring the total capacity to 1,250 megawatts.

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National Observer: New York City’s Green New Deal is Music to Quebec’s Ears

April 23, 2019

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), the proposed transmission line to the Big Apple, would have a "cumulative market value of $19.9 billion in the first 30 years of operation" according to a 2017 analysis commissioned by the proponent.

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Politico: After Years of Delay, de Blasio Revives Plan to Bring Hydropower from Canada

April 23, 2019

"It is urgency and a willingness to have skin in the game," de Blasio said of the decision to recommit to the Champlain Hudson Power Express."

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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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Natural gas filled the gap when Indian Point shut down for nearly two weeks, data show

April 9, 2019

For more than two weeks, the Indian Point nuclear power plant failed to generate a single megawatt of power. And yet, in Westchester County and New York City, lights were burning, refrigerators were humming and phones were charging.

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The Journal News: North Rockland mayors: We proudly said ‘yes’ to the Champlain Hudson Power Express

March 21, 2019

As the mayors of Haverstraw and West Haverstraw, two municipalities directly impacted by the Champlain Hudson Power Express, we'd like to talk about the benefits this completely buried clean energy project provides North Rockland communities and the number of jobs the project will create.

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Westchester County Business Journal: Transmission Developers Inc. has new route, outreach for hydropower line

March 9, 2019

Transmission Developers Inc. was in town for the first of a series of community outreach events.

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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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