CHPExpress

Project Details

Investment and Economic Development

The Champlain Hudson Power Express will cost approximately $1.9 billion to develop. The goal is to be in service by 2015.
The $1.9 billion project represents one of the largest investments in New York State history and will create up to 200 construction jobs for four years.

Power Rates

Since the power is coming from new sources of clean power now under development, the project will not have a negative impact on Upstate power rates.
Studies by London Economics demonstrate this new line will lower electric rates for consumers.

Project Financing

The Champlain Hudson Power Express project has an active application pending in phase II of the United States Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program for transmission projects. This federal incentive supports needed transmission projects and helps spur private sector investment in these projects.
The Blackstone Group, one of the world's leading investment and advisory firms, is the lead investor in TDI and this project.

Project Details:

Submerged cable avoids the visual impacts of overhead transmission projects and remain out of sight — either under water or underground.

Background:

This innovative new project will help preserve the environment and meet clean energy goals by providing safe, secure power.

Economics:

The project will spur investment and economic development in New York and New England while lowering energy rates for consumers.

Q&A:

Frequently asked questions about the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

Route Maps:

A view of the route, starting in Canada and continuing on to New York and Connecticut.

The Technology:

High Voltage direct current is safe, reliable, time-tested technology.