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New $6 Billion Power Project to Energize NYC

3/16/2026

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  • The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a $6 billion project in Queens, will supply up to 20 percent of New York City’s power to about one million customers annually.
  • It features the longest buried transmission line in North America, spanning 339 miles from Canada with underwater cable work and land-use easements.
  • The project arrives amid rising energy costs, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to consider amending the state’s climate law.