Understanding the True Impacts of the Champlain Hudson Power Express
IPPNY and Energyzt, with the support of energy and environmental groups, have released a report revealing New York City’s current plan to receive hydropower delivered by the proposed Champlain Hudson Power Express (“CHPE”) transmission line will not reduce climate-related emissions and, in fact, may increase overall emissions.
In order to meet the City’s climate and clean energy goals, Mayor Bill de Blasio has said the City will seek a contract for Canadian hydropower by the end of the year. He also has floated the idea of using public funds to pay for the CHPE line, which is estimated to cost in excess of $3 billion. Transmission Developers Inc. is actively marketing CHPE to deliver hydroelectricity from Hydro-Québec to New York as an option to comply with New York City Local Law 97, requiring building owners to meet strict emissions requirements.
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