The 1.3-GW Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line went live early—NYC is sighing in relief. (S&P Global)
It’s a welcome surprise: Operation wasn’t expected until June. At full capacity, it will supply roughly 20% of NYC’s power demand.
CHPE also cleared NYISO’s testing deadline for the July capacity market, one month earlier than expected. With NYC already forecast to hit 90-degree temps next week, the line could soon face its first real test.