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Cable issues force a second shutdown at new Hydro-Quebec line supplying New York City electricity

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • A $6 billion hydroelectric power line supplying New York City has shut down for the second time this month due to a cable issue.
  • The Champlain Hudson Power Express line, developed by Hydro-Québec and Blackstone Inc., can provide up to 20% of the city's electricity.
  • The company stated the current cable problem is unrelated to a previous shutdown on July 1.

The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a significant $6 billion hydroelectric power line designed to deliver up to 20% of New York City's electricity, has experienced a second shutdown this month. Hydro-Québec, the electric company that developed the line in partnership with Blackstone Inc., announced the shutdown on Monday, citing a cable issue.

Teams are working to address the problem, which Hydro-Québec described as a "cable issue at a location on the US portion of the transmission line." The company emphasized that this current disruption is separate from a previous shutdown that occurred on July 1. The power line had been operational during New York City's recent heat wave.

The 1,250-megawatt transmission line is a crucial energy source for the city, and its repeated outages raise concerns about reliability, especially during periods of high demand.

Teams working around the clock have identified a cable issue at a location on the US portion of the transmission line.

— Hydro-QuébecAnnouncing the reason for the second shutdown of the power line.
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