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New England Clean Energy Connect begins delivering power to Massachusetts, officials say
Summary
At a State House event, state leaders and project partners announced the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line is now delivering hydroelectric power from Quebec to Massachusetts, providing about 1,200 megawatts (roughly 20% of the state's electricity), with officials citing annual savings for ratepayers and regional emissions reductions.
At a State House ceremony, the Governor announced that the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line is now delivering hydroelectric power from Quebec into Massachusetts. "Because today, we celebrate the fact that the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line is now on," the Governor said, adding that the line is providing about 1,200 megawatts and roughly 20% of the state's electricity supply.
The administration framed the project as a major step toward lowering energy bills and expanding clean supply. The Governor said the project will lower electricity bills by $50,000,000 a…
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