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Construction continues on the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a $6 billion project designed to deliver renewable energy from Canada to New York City. The 339-mile electrical cable line is expected to be completed by 2026. It will transport over 1,000 megawatts of power from Quebec to Queens, New York, enough to power one million homes. The project, developed by Transmission Development Inc., involves laying cables both underground and underwater, passing through communities like Catskill, Athens, and Coxsackie.
In Greene County, construction crews are actively working to lay pipes beneath Catskill Creek, as reported by the Daily Gazette. The project has created 1,400 construction jobs, although permanent positions will be minimal. The Champlain Hudson Power Express is crucial for New York's climate goals, aiming to eliminate fossil-fuel power plant emissions by 2040.
Adirondack Explorer reports that about half of the project is complete, with ongoing work in the Capital Region. The project has required extensive negotiations for property line easements, with nearly 700 agreements finalized. Construction is ongoing in segments, with work expected to pause and resume as necessary.
The power line, which began construction in 2022, will ultimately end in Astoria, Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul has praised the project as a significant step towards a greener future, as noted by The Upstater. The Champlain Hudson Power Express is expected to begin operations in spring 2026, contributing significantly to New York's renewable energy infrastructure.