New York Turns to Canada's Thriving Hydropower Market for Renewable Goal

SUGAR LAND--April 19, 2022--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--New York is making strides on its goal to decarbonize its power grid, following regulatory approvals of the Champlain Hudson Power Express and Clean Path NY transmission lines, two projects designed to bolster the delivery of renewable energy to New York City and other heavily populated areas. The Champlain Hudson line will bring in 1,250 megawatts (MW) from hydropower facilities in Canada, while Clean Path will source energy from renewable developments in upstate New York. Industrial Info is tracking progress on both projects, as well as more than $7 billion in active hydropower projects across the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. Within this article: Details on some of the major hydropower projects in the U.S. Northeast, New England, Quebec and Atlantic Canadian regions, as well as the transmission lines bringing them to heavily populated areas, including those from key companies such as Hydro-Quebec, Avangrid Incorporated (NYSE:AGR) and Iberdrola S.A..