A new energy project aims to advance regional energy transition by utilizing Canadian hydropower resources, driven by mandates from Massachusetts law in New England.

The entities involved

• New England →

  region of the northeasternmost United States

  • Due to a nor'easter bringing heavy rain and coastal low pressure, the river near Bridgewater is rising above flood stage.Mon 17:21
  • RGGI is the first multistate cap-and-trade program.Mon 09:27
• Massachusetts →

  state of the United States of America

  • Governor Maura Healey manages state policy challenges in Massachusetts.Mon 13:03
  • An unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Mon 10:57
• Hydro-Québec →

  40-year NECEC Transmission Service Agreement counterparty; provides 1,200 MW of Canadian hydropower to New England via NECEC.

  • Olymel inaugurated a new processing plant in Trois-Rivières, which uses a battery system to reduce strain on the Hydro-Québec grid.Fri 11:34

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