Governor Kathy Hochul has today announced the completion of the $6bn Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project. The 339-mile CHPE project is one of New York’s largest transmission infrastructure projects in 50 years. Its completion marks the delivery of reliable, clean energy from Canada directly to New York City. Moreover, it is expected to deliver 10.4 terawatt-hours of clean energy per year.

It will also reduce carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons through 2040. “The Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line is one of the first projects I championed as Governor, and is a game changer when it comes to keeping the lights on, helping build a cleaner future and holding costs down,” Governor Hochul said.

She also noted with its completion, the project will provide 1 million New York City homes with needed clean energy that will serve communities for generations to come. “This project is further proof that despite the unprecedented federal headwinds we are facing, New York will remain a national climate and clean energy leader into the future,” she added. Other renewable energy projects in New York include the Cider solar farm project. Construction began in November 2024, and it’s expected to begin delivering clean power by late 2026. Once operational, it will generate enough electricity to supply over 120,000 homes, and even feed into the upgraded Meyer Substation. 

Scope of Implementation on the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project in New York

The Champlain Hudson Power Express project in New York is part of the Governor’s approach to energy designed to keep power costs efficient. It will also help replace the power lost with the closure of the Indian Point nuclear plant. Since the plant’s closure, New York City has had to rely more on gas-fired plants that have caused exponential growth on emissions downstate.

The CHPE project was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and developed by Transmission Developers Inc. It was also done in partnership with Hydro-Québec and is expected to provide more than $3.4 billion in economic investment over the life of the 25-year contract. It has already supported more than 1,400 family-sustaining construction and operations jobs statewide.

Additionally, CHPE’s Green Economy Fund, a $40 million fund, has already awarded $2 million to organizations focused on disadvantaged communities. It has also benefited workforce development and job retraining intended to facilitate entry into the clean energy economy.

Project Factsheet:

• Project Value: $6bn
• Location: New York, USA
• Length: 339 miles
• Status: Completed

Key Benefits

• Delivers clean hydropower from Canada to New York City
• Supplies 10.4 TWh of clean energy annually
• Powers approximately 1 million homes
• Reduces carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons by 2040

Project Team

• Developer: Transmission Developers Inc.
• Partner: Hydro-Québec
• Contracting Authority: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Economic Impact

• More than $3.4bn in economic investment over 25 years
• Supported over 1,400 jobs statewide
• Includes a $40m Green Economy Fund
• $2m already awarded to community and workforce initiatives

Project Outlook

• Helps replace power lost from the closure of Indian Point Energy Center
• Reduces reliance on gas-fired generation
• Supports New York’s clean energy and climate goals
• One of the state’s largest transmission projects in 50