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Mass. officials flip on New England Clean Energy Connect; state officials say 1,200 MW from Quebec now flowing
Summary
At a State House ceremony, Massachusetts officials announced the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line is "now on," delivering roughly 1,200 megawatts from Quebec that officials said will supply about 20% of the state's electricity, lower rates and reduce emissions; litigation over the project was noted as ongoing.
At a ceremony in the State House, Massachusetts officials announced that the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line is "now on," bringing hydroelectric power from Quebec into the state and, officials said, immediately adding about 1,200 megawatts to the regional grid.
The governor (name not specified in the transcript) said the power "is providing right now 20% of our electricity supply in Massachusetts" and that the project will lower costs for ratepayers, estimating $50,000,000 in annual savings and $3,000,000,000 over 20 years. "This is power that's gonna provide, that will provide, that is providing right now 20% of our electricity supply in…
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