Power project
Champlain Hudson Power Express
Québec–New York City corridor, New York · Transmission
In service — documented
The developer reported commercial operation by June 16, 2026, while describing temporary restrictions on contracted energy sales.
The 1,250 MW transfer capability does not guarantee that quantity is delivered every hour. Later resolution of the cited market restriction is not established in this record.
Last documented milestone:
Sources checked: September 7, 2026
- Developer / operator
- Transmission Developers / Hydro-Québec
- Technology
- Buried and underwater HVDC transmission
What the equipment is rated to do
Capacity is not annual energy output or guaranteed availability. MW and MWh describe different quantities.
The documented hurdles
- Grid connection / market accessDated issue; later resolution unconfirmed
Temporary market restrictions were reported at launch; the linked record does not document their later resolution.
The dated trail
Commercial operation reported
The release says the long-term contract began June 1, while temporary market restrictions affected how energy was being sold.
Open the supporting records
1. Developer announcement · Transmission Developers / Hydro-Québec
Champlain Hudson Power Express marks completion and operation
The release distinguishes commercial operation from temporary restrictions on contracted energy sales. It does not establish their later resolution.
Publication: 2026-06-16 · Checked: 2026-09-07
Source record: chpe-operation
Location in source: 1,250 MW description; commercial-operation and temporary market-restriction paragraphs