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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

Transmission capability
1,250 MW
Original rating ↗

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

  1. 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. 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
    Location in source: 1,250 MW description; commercial-operation and temporary market-restriction paragraphs

    Source record: chpe-operation