News Archive - TDI CHPExpress

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.

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.

Times Union: Studies: Champlain Hudson construction won’t affect drinking water

May 4, 2023

A pair of studies designed by Hudson River communities to test the impacts of an underwater transmission line are complete, and have found construction will not harm drinking water, Champlain Hudson Power Express representatives announced Thursday.

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

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

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.

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.

Bloomberg: Billion-Dollar Power Lines Finally Inching Ahead to Help US Grids

March 8, 2023

Suddenly several big power-line projects in the US are moving ahead, bringing with them a flood of potential wind and solar power.

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.

E&E News: How a $6B transmission project made it in New York

March 1, 2023

Fifteen years later, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is on the way to completion — making it a rare success story in a country where major transmission lines have often stalled.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Post Star: Construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express expected to start soon

June 27, 2022

Construction on a 339-mile electrical transmission line that will run from Canada to New York City is expected to begin in the next few months in parts of Washington County where the line will run through.

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.

Spotlight News: Discover: Coeymans, Selkirk & Feura Bush – The Champlain Hudson Power Express is underway

June 15, 2022

The Towns of Bethlehem, Coeymans, New Scotland and Guilderland are going to see a project run through it that will help mitigate two major problems that affect New York: increasing demands for energy and growing concerns over carbon emissions.

AMENDED RFP: Green Economy Fund Administration Services

June 10, 2022

CHPE amends its Request for Proposals for its Green Economy Fund (GEF) Administrator to include clarifying responses.

Job Listing: Director or Vice President of EM&CP Coordination

May 23, 2022

The CHPE team is looking to add a Director or Vice President of EM&CP Coordination. This team member will be responsible for leadership, coordination, and overall management of day-to-day coordination of the EM&CP submission and approval process for CHPE's project segments.

RFP: Green Economy Fund Administration Services

May 23, 2022

CHPE issues Request for Proposals for its Green Economy Fund (GEF) Administrator

Job Listing: Director of Workforce Development-Diversity and Inclusion

May 23, 2022

The CHPE team is seeking a Director of Workforce Development - Diversity and Inclusion to assist with establishing and promoting employment opportunities for Disadvantaged, Environmental, and Social Justice communities.

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…

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

Crain’s NY: Op-ed: To meet our renewable energy goals, we need clean power from upstate

April 13, 2022

Without new transmission to homes and businesses, we likely will experience curtailment, meaning wind and solar plants will generate electricity that no one ever uses—requiring more generation than needed from dirty sources and unnecessarily increasing the cost of renewables for everyone.

QNS: Queens councilman joins local unions, activists in calling for approval of Tier 4 energy projects

April 13, 2022

Queens Councilman James Gennaro called upon New York State’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) and Clean Path New York contracts filed with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Monday, April 11.

Mid Hudson News: Labor leaders call for approval of new power lines

April 13, 2022

Construction labor leaders in the Hudson Valley, Tuesday, called for community support for the construction of two power lines – the Champlain Hudson Power Express and Clear Path New York.

Queens Chronicle: Opinion: It’s time to get serious about clean air in Queens

April 13, 2022

It doesn’t have to be this way. There is a shovel-ready solution for cleaning the grid, lowering energy prices, creating green jobs and meeting our ambitious city and statewide clean energy and climate goals – the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project.

City Limits: Opinion: NY Should Approve Champlain Hudson Project, Because Frontline Communities Need Clean Air

April 13, 2022

I am calling on the NYS Public Service Commission to approve the Champlain Hudson Power Express. Why? Because clean air is not a desire, but rather a need. We need better and we deserve to live in an area unpopulated with fossil fuels.

amNY: Op-Ed | Powering the future of New York’s clean energy economy

April 13, 2022

Clean Path New York and the Champlain Hudson Power Express are two significant, large-scale transmission projects that will shape the future of energy in New York for years to come, reducing fossil fuel use for our electricity by more than 80 percent by 2030 and ultimately powering more than one million New York homes with renewable solar, wind and hydroelectric power.

Queens Daily Eagle: Gennaro calls for PSC to approve Canadian energy connection

April 13, 2022

According to NYSERDA, CHPE could begin construction upon approval and is expected to be able to deliver power by 2025, working to meet the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal, which aim to have 70 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2030 and zero-emission electricity by 2040.

QNS: Op-ed: Queens coming together to fight COVID and fossil fuels

April 13, 2022

I knew there had to be another way and then I discovered the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), a permitted and contracted clean energy project that can be up and running in 2025. This project will deliver enough continuous and fixed cost renewable energy to power over a million homes and reduce by 25% the fossil fuel stranglehold on our lives.

TapInto: Queens Activists Want to Switch Asthma Alley with Renewable Row

April 13, 2022

Community leaders gathered in front of the Ravenswood Generating Station along Vernon Boulevard in Astoria yesterday to explain why they are in favor of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project that would transport hydroelectric power along a 339-mile transmission line from Canada.

Intelligencer: Once Again, Environmentalists Are Sabotaging Climate Progress

April 4, 2022

Fortunately, the state has a plan to reverse this baleful trend. Last fall, Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans for constructing a pair of new transmission lines, one bringing wind- and solar-generated electricity from upstate into NYC, the other transporting hydroelectric power from Quebec. Together, the two transmission lines are projected to yield a 51 percent reduction in downstate fossil-fuel generation by 2030.

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.

NY Daily News: New York’s fossil foolishness: Rather than staving off climate change, we’re inviting disaster

March 7, 2022

Equinor Wind will bring additional renewable power to NYC by 2026 in an exciting offshore wind development that is a gamechanger. Clean Path NYC isn’t going to start transmission until about 2028, but its 1500 MW is sorely needed. Renewable Rikers is a decade away, but it is also a big part of the puzzle. Lastly, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) that will deliver Canadian green hydropower already has its permits, and construction can start now and be online by 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Post Star: GUEST ESSAY: Washington, Warren counties win with CHPE

January 26, 2022

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) will be a big win for Washington and Warren counties. The project will deliver a massive amount of clean, renewable and reliable hydropower to New York City. Along the way it benefits every New Yorker with cleaner air, municipal tax revenues, lower wholesale electricity costs and high-paying jobs.

Governor Kathy Hochul State of the State Quote

January 18, 2022

Daily News: From Asthma Alley to Renewable Row: Transform this stretch of Queens

January 17, 2022

Thanks to so many dedicated people, a green energy revolution is now unfolding in Western Queens. New York’s clean power future will feature Equinor’s 1,200 megawatts of renewable wind, as Clean Path provides over 1,300 megawatts of renewable wind and solar. Renewable Rikers can emerge as a critical green hub, and the Champlain Hudson Power Express can link New York City to clean energy generated in Canada with a fully-buried, renewable power line.

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.

NY1: Clean energy project would send hydropower from Quebec to Queens

January 7, 2022

"For us, it's a project that is a game changer,” said Sky-Deer. She’s talking about the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a clean energy project promising to deliver renewable power from Quebec to Queens.

Press Republican: In My Opinion: North Country has powerful opportunity with CHPE project

December 10, 2021

With this in mind, the Champlain Hudson Power Express project, designed to bring great new quantities of Quebec hydropower into New York, stands as a truly historic opportunity to further this positive bi-lateral dynamic.

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.

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.

New York Times: Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040?

November 29, 2021

The other project, Champlain Hudson, is even more ambitious, reaching 339 miles to pull down enough hydropower to deliver 20 percent of the energy New York City uses on an average day. Sophie Brochu, president and chief executive of Canada’s state-owned utility, Hydro-Québec, which will supply the power, called it “an umbilical cord” from the dams in the far reaches of Québec to Queens.

Queens Post: Several Renewable Energy Plants to Open in Astoria

November 23, 2021

“The project [Champlain Hudson Power Express] represents a tremendous investment in both the long-term sustainability of our borough and the health of our families,” Richards said. “This effort to end our fossil fuel dependency and power Queens with clean energy will … improve public health and help ensure the borough we leave for our children is not just habitable but thriving.”

Water Power Magazine: Hydropower set to displace fossil fuel as CHPE selected by New York state

October 11, 2021

The CHPE project involves the construction of an underground and underwater transmission line spanning approximately 339 miles between the Canada-US border and New York City. It will allow an influx of 1250MW of hydropower and comes with a long list of economic benefits, including the $40 million Green Economy Fund, designed to support residents living in disadvantaged 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 and the $117 million Environmental Trust Fund, which is focused on improving the health of Lake Champlain and the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.

Post Star: Supercharging the region

September 29, 2021

Some Washington County communities will receive more than $180 million in tax revenue over the next 30 years from an electrical transmission line project that will bring hydroelectric power to New York City.

Press-Republican: News of advanced Champlain Hudson Power Express welcomed by No. Co. Chamber

September 29, 2021

"We congratulate all involved," Chamber President and CEO Garry Douglas said, "including our friends at TDI (Transmission Developers) and Hydro-Quebec, and we thank Gov. Hochul for embracing this historic advance for Quebec and for New York.

The Daily Gazette: Champlain Hudson power line to pay Schenectady County $85M over 30 years

September 29, 2021

Cost to construct the 14-mile Schenectady County segment is estimated at $100 million. The IDA and developer Transmission Developers Inc. negotiated a $72 million value and a PILOT worth $85 million over its 30-year lifespan, which would equal 100% of the combined tax bill at current tax rates over 30 years.

silive.com: New York expects 10K jobs, $8.2B in investments from new green energy projects

September 29, 2021

The Clean Path New York (CPNY) project, along with the New York Power Authority, and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project will power the five boroughs with wind, solar and hydropower projects from upstate New York and Canada, according to a media release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.

Bronx Times: NYS selects 2 green energy projects for massive NYC decarbonization plan

September 29, 2021

Hydro Quebec CEO’s plan, Champlain Hudson Power Express, seeks to deliver hydropower into NYC through a 1,250-megawatt line that would supply roughly 1 million homes.

AMNY: Juicing up NYC: Hochul unveils renewable energy projects for Climate Week

September 29, 2021

The second proposed line, dubbed the Champlain Hudson Power Express, is developed by Transmission Developers, Inc... It will supply hydropower via a 339-mile line by 2025... The combined effort will produce some 18 million megawatt-hours a year, which can power more than 2.5 million homes with clean upstate and Canadian juice, Hochul said.

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."

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.

The Post Star: Letter to the editor: A project that we can fully support

September 13, 2021

The CHPE is the type of large-scale shovel-ready infrastructure project that our region, and all of New York, needs more of, especially as we strive recover from the pandemic and grow our economy.

Orange County Partnership: Position Paper: NY Scrambles to Meet Lofty Energy and Climate Goals

September 1, 2021

Project backers have also estimated CHPE will create 1,400 high-paying construction jobs that will provide billions in local and state revenues and help decrease wholesale electricity prices with a forecast reduction of $17 billion for consumers across 30 years. A recent agreement was also announced by the sponsors that would provide frontline communities with $40 million in workforce development and job training funding to help our residents acquire skills to be part of New York’s green energy transition.

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.

The Sun: Transmission line could bring Essex County $82 million over 30 years

June 22, 2021

Essex County and its lakeside governments could reap $82 million over the next 30 years from a proposed submerged powerline connecting the hydroelectricity plants of Quebec to New York City

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

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.

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

HudsonValley360: Hydropower project seeks PILOT

April 6, 2021

Construction would produce nearly $1 billion in wages and $1.5 billion in new economic output for materials, trucking, hospitality, food service, transportation, fuel and more. Once the system is operational, it is expected to create more than 800 long-term jobs throughout the state.

Habitat Magazine: Co-ops and Condos Get Ready for an Electric Future

March 4, 2021

“The cleaning of the grid is already going on in New York State,” Zurofsky says, pointing to the construction of massive wind farms off the coast of Long Island, incentives and tax breaks for installing solar panels, and the proposed Champlain Hudson Power Express, buried cables that will bring electricity produced by a massive hydroelectric project from Canada to New York City.

The Sun: Towns may get windfall from underwater transmission cable

January 6, 2021

The line, known as the Champlain Hudson Express Project, would be spooled onto the bed of Lake Champlain off of the New York shore. The project proposes a payment in lieu of taxes to the towns, county and school boards, which could add tens of thousands of dollars to budgets where such a sum could make a meaningful difference.

Coxsackie greenlights hydroelectricity project

November 11, 2020

Village trustees granted access to a renewable energy project Monday night. The Champlain Hudson Power Express, proposed by Transmission Developers Inc., is a 333-mile underwater and underground electric transmission line that will import 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy from Canada to New York City.

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.

Times Union Letter by Jim Scully: Hydro reliable, clean power

August 25, 2020

New state regulations and mandates are meant to improve air and water quality for vulnerable communities. Hydroelectric power transferred down Champlain Hudson Power Express will provide relief to communities that have been historically impacted by fossil fuels.

Daily Energy Insider: Path of new 1,000 MW transmission line in New York lengthened

August 17, 2020

A 1,000 MW transmission line to be built by Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. will have its approximately 330-mile route slightly altered under new plans approved by the New York State Public Service Commission last week.

Times-Hearld Record Op Ed by Armand E. Sabitoni, Laborers’ International Union of North America: MY VIEW: NY laborers ready to build electrical infrastructure

July 21, 2020

LIUNA is committed to building the infrastructure and clean energy generation the state needs to power our new green-energy economy. We support new wind and solar farms, we support the state’s offshore wind, and we support connecting existing clean hydropower to needed markets. We support the completion of the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

Gotham Gazette Op Ed by Christopher Erikson, IBEW-Local 3.: New York’s Working Men and Women are Ready To Go Back to Work

July 16, 2020

The Champlain Hudson Power Express is one such project. The buried and resilient electric transmission line will create more than 2,000 construction-related jobs for New Yorkers, add millions in tax revenue annually to local governments that desperately need the funding and bring firm, green energy to New York City, satisfying the power needs of over 1 million residents for more than 50 years. The project will do this while reducing harmful emissions and helping the Governor and Mayor move towards a more renewable, sustainable future.

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.

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.

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.

University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: Dean’s Award Recipient Bob Harrison Urges Class of 2020 to Embrace Living Outside of Comfort Zone

June 4, 2020

Since 2015, Harrison has been a leader at Transmission Developers, Inc., a project development company that brings large-scale renewable power to urban load centers via high voltage, direct current transmission lines.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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…

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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."

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.

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."

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...

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.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CHPE is Hosting Three Open Houses

CHPE Está Organizando Tres Jornadas de Información

Times Union: Studies: Champlain Hudson construction won’t affect drinking water

The Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Hudson River Testing Results

HVDC Cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express Arrive in Albany

Job Listing: Vice President, Scheduling

Job Listing: Vice President, Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Bloomberg: Billion-Dollar Power Lines Finally Inching Ahead to Help US Grids

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

E&E News: How a $6B transmission project made it in New York

Champlain Hudson Power Express Sponsoring Free Laundry Service for Queens Students

Job Listing: Director of Collocated Utilities Coordination

Transmission Developers Names Justin Sauber As New CEO

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

Mountain Lake PBS: Champlain Hudson Power Express Groundbreaking

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

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

Champlain Hudson Power Express Announces Financial Close

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

CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS ANNOUNCES CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCESS COMPLETE

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

Champlain Hudson Power Express Provides Update on Anticipated Full Operation Date

Post Star: Construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express expected to start soon

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

Spotlight News: Discover: Coeymans, Selkirk & Feura Bush – The Champlain Hudson Power Express is underway

AMENDED RFP: Green Economy Fund Administration Services

Job Listing: Director or Vice President of EM&CP Coordination

RFP: Green Economy Fund Administration Services

Job Listing: Director of Workforce Development-Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

Crain’s NY: Op-ed: To meet our renewable energy goals, we need clean power from upstate

QNS: Queens councilman joins local unions, activists in calling for approval of Tier 4 energy projects

Mid Hudson News: Labor leaders call for approval of new power lines

Queens Chronicle: Opinion: It’s time to get serious about clean air in Queens

City Limits: Opinion: NY Should Approve Champlain Hudson Project, Because Frontline Communities Need Clean Air

amNY: Op-Ed | Powering the future of New York’s clean energy economy

Queens Daily Eagle: Gennaro calls for PSC to approve Canadian energy connection

QNS: Op-ed: Queens coming together to fight COVID and fossil fuels

TapInto: Queens Activists Want to Switch Asthma Alley with Renewable Row

Intelligencer: Once Again, Environmentalists Are Sabotaging Climate Progress

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

NY Daily News: New York’s fossil foolishness: Rather than staving off climate change, we’re inviting disaster

New York’s Clean Energy Future [Video]

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

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

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

The Post Star: GUEST ESSAY: Washington, Warren counties win with CHPE

Governor Kathy Hochul State of the State Quote

Daily News: From Asthma Alley to Renewable Row: Transform this stretch of Queens

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

NY1: Clean energy project would send hydropower from Quebec to Queens

Press Republican: In My Opinion: North Country has powerful opportunity with CHPE project

Champlain Hudson Project Accelerates $12 Million in Environmental Protection Funding

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

New York Times: Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040?

Queens Post: Several Renewable Energy Plants to Open in Astoria

Water Power Magazine: Hydropower set to displace fossil fuel as CHPE selected by New York state

Post Star: Supercharging the region

Press-Republican: News of advanced Champlain Hudson Power Express welcomed by No. Co. Chamber

The Daily Gazette: Champlain Hudson power line to pay Schenectady County $85M over 30 years

silive.com: New York expects 10K jobs, $8.2B in investments from new green energy projects

Bronx Times: NYS selects 2 green energy projects for massive NYC decarbonization plan

AMNY: Juicing up NYC: Hochul unveils renewable energy projects for Climate Week

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

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

The Post Star: Letter to the editor: A project that we can fully support

Orange County Partnership: Position Paper: NY Scrambles to Meet Lofty Energy and Climate Goals

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DONALD JESSOME PRESENTS AT CCE & NYLCV EVENT

The Sun: Transmission line could bring Essex County $82 million over 30 years

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

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

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

HudsonValley360: Hydropower project seeks PILOT

Habitat Magazine: Co-ops and Condos Get Ready for an Electric Future

The Sun: Towns may get windfall from underwater transmission cable

Coxsackie greenlights hydroelectricity project

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