NECPL in the News

This page includes press releases about the New England Clean Power Link.

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02/01/2023 -

NECPL announces participation in the US Department of Energy's Transmission Facilitation Programs Part 1 - Request for Proposals

TDI-NE's permitted, widely supported and bi-directional New England Clean Power Link ("NECPL") is proud to announce participation in the in the US Department of Energy's ("DOE") Transmission Facilitation Programs Part 1 - Request for Proposals (RFP) under the Biden Administration Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This RFP seeks to fund eligible electric power transmission lines to facilitate the construction of infrastructure and technologies that improve and enhance the capacity, efficiency, resiliency, and reliability of the electric power transmission system while also improving and enhancing access to low cost and low carbon energy resources. NECPL meets or exceeds all the qualifying criteria required in the RFP to be an eligible electric power transmission line. The TDI-NE RFP response was filed on February 1st. TDI commends the Biden Administration and the DOE for their steadfast commitment to clean energy, a stronger grid and a better renewable future for all Americans. We are pleased to participate in this procurement.

About NECPL:

The NECPL project is a fully buried 1000MW HVDC transmission line that will connect Eastern Canada and New England as part of the region's transition to renewable energy. The project can move energy between Eastern Canada and New England in both directions. Once the New England offshore wind industry grows to its full potential over the next decade, it will carry the expected excess wind energy generated in New England to be "stored" in Eastern Canada reservoirs. The energy will be returned months later during periods when renewable supply cannot meet demand in New England. The bidirectional capability between the markets has been studied and determined to be the lowest cost solution to economically build out the clean New England grid of the future. The buried project will travel underground in waterways and already disturbed ROWs through its host state of Vermont where it is widely supported by communities, environmental stakeholders and elected officials including the Governor.

02/21/2018 -

Transmission Developers Inc. - New England Statement

Don Jessome, CEO of TDI-New England (TDI-NE), issued the following statement about its 1,000 MW New England Clean Power Link…

02/01/2018 -

Transmission Developers Inc. - New England Statement

Don Jessome, CEO of TDI-New England, issued the following statement about its 1,000 MW New England Clean Power Link…

07/27/2017 -

TDI-NEW ENGLAND AND HYDRO-QUÉBEC SUBMIT TWO PROPOSALS TO SUPPLY MASSACHUSETTS WITH CLEAN, LOWER-COST POWER

Proposals detail how the fully-permitted underwater and underground New England Clean Power Link (NECPL) transmission project can supply the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with 1,000 MW of clean power and achieve the mandate set by the Massachusetts' Global Warming Solutions Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Each proposal presents the best and most cost-effective opportunity for the Commonwealth to meet its climate change goals.

The environmentally- and community-minded NECPL has received the support of local, state, environmental and energy policy leaders.

07/27/2017 -

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Support of Using the New England Clean Power Link to Supply Massachusetts with Clean, Cost-Effective Electricity

"I strongly encourage the Massachusetts' Electric Distribution Companies to select the NECPL to supply clean, cost-effective electricity in response to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is designed to help Massachusetts achieve the mandate set by its Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…"

12/05/2016 -

Press Release: The New England Clean Power Link Receives Presidential Permit
TDI New England announced today the United States Department of Energy has issued a Presidential Permit for the New England Clean Power Link, a 1,000 MW buried electric transmission line that will connect New England with Eastern Canada. A Presidential Permit is required for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric facilities connecting at the international borders of the United States. Of the more than half dozen proposed transmission lines aimed at importing renewable electricity into the New England market, the New England Clean Power Link is the only project to have obtained all necessary siting permits.

08/01/2016 -

TDI-NE Statement On Passage of "An Act to Promote Energy Diversity"
in Massachusetts
"TDI New England is very excited about the passing of this legislation in Massachusetts. This large procurement of clean energy by the Bay State will have profound carbon reduction impacts for New England, as fossil fuel generation is replaced by wind and hydro."

04/21/2016 -

Economic Analysis: Hydro and Wind Will Produce Significant Energy Cost Savings in Massachusetts and Reduce GHG Emissions
An independent economic analysis indicates a saving of about two percent in the overall wholesale cost of energy in Massachusetts, valued at more than $170 million a year in annual net energy savings while covering the cost of infrastructure investments.

02/08/2016 -

New England Clean Power Link Transmission Line Receives Major Federal Permit
TDI New England today announced that the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("the Army Corps") has issued a federally-required Department of Army permit to the New England Clean Power Link, allowing it to be placed in the waters of the United States along its proposed route.

02/01/2016 -

Hydro and Wind Alliance To Promote Benefits of Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Clean Electricity Partnership (MCEP) today formally announced the creation of a coalition to advocate for affordable hydropower, onshore wind and other clean energy resources, focusing on the environmental and economic benefits of clean electricity, including price stability for ratepayers.

01/06/2016 -

The State of Vermont Issues Siting Approval for the New England Clean Power Link Transmission Line
TDI New England announced today that the New England Clean Power Link has received a Certificate of Public Good from the Vermont Public Service Board. This permit is the comprehensive state siting approval needed to construct and operate the project in the state.