Project Schedule
We are committed to making the development of the New England Clean Power Link open and transparent for regulators and citizens alike. This page presents a summary of the major milestones achieved to date and the milestones that will be achieved between now and the onset of construction activity.As is the case with any project requiring multiple levels of review at the local, state and federal levels, the outline below is subject to change. Please check back periodically for updates. This page was last updated in September 2018.
Fall-Winter 2013
- File interconnection request with the New England Independent System Operator (ISO-NE) to study project electrical characteristics
- File interconnection request with Hydro-Québec Transénergie to study project electrical characteristics
- Begin interconnection system impact studies with ISO-NE
- Consultation with state and federal agencies and other stakeholders
- File for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) negotiated rate authority
- FERC grants ratemaking authority on March 10, 2014
- Continue interconnection system impact studies
- Preview proposed Route with Local Communities, Stakeholders and Regulatory Agencies
- Conduct field studies regarding lake and overland segments
- File Presidential Permit application with the U.S. Department of Energy on May 20, 2014
- Conduct six open house public information meetings in Vermont
- U.S. Department of Energy launches NEPA review website
- U.S. Department of Energy to conduct two NEPA public scoping meetings
- Submit Pre-Application 45 Day Notice of Section 248 Petition
- TDI NE and VELCO File Agreement
- File Army Corps Application
- File Vermont Certificate of Public Good Petition
- File required VT Permit Applications
- Public Hearing on Vermont Certificate of Public Good held February 24, 2015 at Fair Haven Union High School
- U.S. DOE completes Draft Environmental Impact Statement May 2015
- US Army Corps Issues Public Notice of a Complete Application
- TDI-NE files Agreements with 4 State Agencies, 3 key host towns and 3 Vermont utilities
- U.S. DOE completes Public Scoping Meetings; 7 comments received
- U.S. DOE receives Department of State Concurrence
- U.S. DOE receives Department of Defense Concurrence
- VT ANR issues Public Notice for various permits
- FERC Open Solicitation begins under FERC-approved negotiated rate authority
- VT PSB completes Technical Hearings
- U.S. DOE issues Final Environmental Impact Statement
- VT ANR issues eight environmental permits
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and VT Division of Historic Preservation Complete DOE Presidential Permit Review
- Open Solicitation Expression of Interest Period Ends (December 4)
- VT PSB issues Section 231 CPG
- VT Public Service Board issues Certificate of Public Good and Final Order
- VT Public Service Board issues Certificate of Public Good
- TDI-NE files Section 231 Application with VT PSB
- US Army Corps issues Section 404 and 10 permits
- ISO-NE completes Interconnection Study
- U.S. DOE issues Presidential Permit
- Commence preconstruction activities
- VT Transportation Agency issues Road ROW Permit
- Continue preconstruction activities
- Submit bids to MA RFP in partnership with HQ, Gaz Metro and Boralex
- The NECPL was not selected as a winner in the MA RFP. TDI-NE is continuing development of the Project and pursuing opportunities to commercialize the Project.
