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The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags
MIT Tech Review·July 23, 2026·1 min read
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New York's Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) power line is facing challenges as it aims to reshape the state's energy grid. The line is crucial for importing electricity, supplying 9% of New York's demand during a recent heat wave.
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On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total electricity demand that day. Some of that power shuttled in on a 339-mile power line stretching from Quebec to Queens called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE).…
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